Bathygobius Casamancus
📖 Overview
Marine species, inhabiting the intertidal zone and entering brackish waters , occasionally found in lagoons . Found in intertidal rock pools and mudflats at high tide . Maximum reported total length 8.1 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Diagnosis: body with 3 longitudinal dark bands, no pale striae along sides; head and bases of pectoral fins without pale spots; predorsal scales extend anteriorly to level of preoperculum or only just anterior to this, and the anterior margin of scaled area weakly emarginate in dorsal view; 3-4 outer/upper free pectoral-fin rays . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bathygobius Casamancus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical known from Cape Verde (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-de-recife-do-golfo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius casamancus | Rochebrune | 1880 | Synonym |
| Gobius congoensis | Sauvage | 1884 | Heterotypic |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bathygobius Casamancus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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