Tusk goby
📖 Overview
Tusk goby (Amoya signata) 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 5.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 3 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Sides with dark spots along midline; males with dark spot on upper pectoral base; 1st dorsal fin with dark stripe near base and a black spot at rear of fin; pelvic fins with a black band .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tusk goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tusk goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tusk goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 3 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Reunion.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tusk goby |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acentrogobius signatus | Peters | 1855 | Synonym |
| Ctenogobius pavidus | Smith | 1959 | Synonym |
| Gobius signatus | Peters | 1855 | Synonym |
| Yongeichthys pavidus | Smith | 1959 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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