Amblyeleotris Morishitai
📖 Overview
Amblyeleotris Morishitai (Amblyeleotris morishitai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits brackish water waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 40 and 43 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 14; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from is congeners by having the following set of characters: second D I, 13; A fin rays I, 14; pectoral-fin rays 20; pelvic frenum present; pelvic fins joined by membrane to tips of fifth rays (CM-value 0.52-0.56); head length 26.1-28.1% in SL; caudal peduncle length 14.9-15.5% in SL; a yellowish orange stripe running from eye to first bar on opercle; a yellowish orange slightly curved bar with blue border just behind the base of caudal fin .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amblyeleotris Morishitai is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; demersal; depth range 40 - 43 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Ogasawara Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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