Sphinx goby
📖 Overview
Solitary or in pairs . Occurs on sandy or sparse seagrass substrata of protected reefs. Hovers just above the bottom and takes refuge in a burrow, Ref. 48637.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Characterized by yellowish brown body color grading to white ventrally; presence of 5-6 dark brown bars with white markings in between on side of body; upper back with a row of small widely spaced black spots; first and second dorsal fin equal in height; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 55; ctenoid body scales; cycloid scales on nape, abdomen, and breast; predorsal scales extending to interorbital space; scales dorsally on opercle, absent on cheek; depth of body 3.6-4.0 in SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sphinx goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical West Pacific: Red Sea south to Maputo Bay, Mozambique, eastward to Micronesia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sphinx Goby · Sphynx Goby |
| 🌍CES | hlaváč sfinx |
| 🌍FIJ | lokuca |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Sufuinkususarasahaze · スフィンクスサラサハゼ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambligobius sphynx | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Gobius deilus | Sauvage | 1880 | Synonym |
| Gobius rubrotaeniatus | Liénard | 1891 | Synonym |
| Gobius sphynx | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Gobius stagon | Smith | 1947 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sphinx goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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