Wide-barred shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Collected from sand and rubble at depths of 10 to 25 m. Associated with burrowing alpheid prawns . Found in coastal to outer reef sand slopes, usually in depth over 10 meters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13. Characterized by generally dark brown color or with 3-4 broad dark bars on side; head with bluish-white spots/bands; dorsal fins with pale-edged red spots; pelvic fins united by low membrane at base of fins; without median predorsal scales; longitudinal scale series 87-92; greatest depth of body 6.3-6.6 in SL; lanceolate caudal fin, longer than head length .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wide-barred shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 40 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Wide-barred shrimpgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
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