Nocturn goby
📖 Overview
Adults are solitary or in pairs . They are ommon in areas with fine sand to muddy bottoms at the bases of inner lagoon and coastal reefs. Monogamous . Feed on small invertebrates and organic matter .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Characterized by having overall pale grey body color; head and body with pink stripes, most intense on head; dorsal fin base with row of 8-9 dark spots; first and second dorsal fin equal in height; slightly pointed caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 63-66; cycloid scales; head without scales; depth of body 4.7-6.4 in SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nocturn goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Monogamous mating is observed as both obigate and social .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical; 35°N - 28°S, 32°E - 143°W north to Yaeyama Islands, south to Rowley Shoals, southern Great Barrier Reef and Rapa; Guam and Kapingamarangi in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates and organic matter (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Nocturn goby is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 159 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Nocturn goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblygobius klausewitzi | Goren | 1978 | Synonym |
| Amblygobius nocturnes | Herre | 1945 | Synonym |
| Ctenogobiops klausewitzi | Goren | 1978 | Synonym |
| Diaphoroculius rangiroae | Fowler | 1938 | Synonym |
| Yabotichthys nocturnus | Herre | 1945 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Nocturn goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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