Volcano shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Found in outer reef slopes, inhabiting burrows made by alpheid prawns in sand and rubble . Also found in sand-rubble bottoms adjacent to seaward reefs in 30-45 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12. Characterized by white body color with numerous red-edged orange spots on head and body; head and anterior body with three narrow reddish bars; two additional, less distinct bars below second dorsal fin; separate pelvic fins, joined by low membrane at base on fins; scaled midline of nape, scales on side of nape extending forward to above operculum; longitudinal scale series 66-71; greatest depth of body 5.0-5.6 in SL; more or less pointed caudal fin, usually longer than head .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Volcano shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Volcano shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Volcano shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 30 - 45 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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