Redspotted shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Inhabits clear coastal sand slopes, but appears to be uncommon in Indonesia . Found in sand bottoms in 20-35 m .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Characterized by yellowish color on back grading to white on lower half; head and body with five broad brown bars; numerous blue spots on head, in pale spaces between brown bars; caudal fin with broad white upper margin; dorsal fin with blue and yellow basal stripes; pelvic fins united by low membrane at base of fins; absence of median predorsal scales; side of nape with scales extending forward to above middle of preopercle; longitudinal scale series 80-94; greatest depth of body 5.2-5.8 in SL; lanceolate caudal fin, longer than head length .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redspotted shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Redspotted shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Redspotted shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 35 m . Subtropical east coast of northern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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