Estuarine Frillfin
📖 Overview
Estuarine Frillfin (Bathygobius andrei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Estuarine Frillfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Estuarine Frillfin · Sauvage's frillfin |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-de-estuário-de-Sauvage |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chalaco · Gobio |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathygobius andrei andrei | Sauvage | 1880 | Synonym |
| Bathygobius andrei heteropoma | Ginsburg | 1947 | Synonym |
| Gobius andraei | Sauvage | 1880 | Synonym |
| Gobius andrei | Sauvage | 1880 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Estuarine Frillfin.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 95 records indexed .
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