Redmargin shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Redmargin shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 20 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 - 14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. Characterized by whitish body color with 5-6 light brown bars, dark speckles/lighter mottling between bars; dorsal fins and upper caudal fin with red margin; pelvic fins joined by membrane, about 10% of basal part of fins covered; midline of nape, chest and base of pectoral fin without scales; longitudinal scale series 77-94; greatest depth of body 5.6-6.7 in SL; pointed caudal fin, longer than head, 2.3-3.2 in SL .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redmargin shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 20 m . Tropical Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Eyebrow Goby · Red-margin Shrimpgoby · Redmargin Shrimpgoby |
| 🇫🇷French | Gobie à marge rouge |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-de-margem-vermelha |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Redmargin shrimpgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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