Goby flathead

📖 Overview

Goby flathead (Bembrops gobioides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Bembropidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 724 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. Membrane between first and second spines of first dorsal fin dark gray. Snout relatively short (1.0-1.2x eye diameter). Scales present on lateral and dorsal surfaces of snout. Upper jaw extending behind anterior margin of eye. Maxillary tentacle short and stumpy. Lateral line descending relatively abruptly beyond origin of pectoral fin, separated from origin of first dorsal fin by 4-6 rows of scales, from origin of anal fin by 5 or 6, and from insertion of anal fin by 3. No evidence of prolongation of any spine of first dorsal fin. Predorsal length for first dorsal fin almost equal to head length. Color in alcohol darker gray dorsally, lighter ventrally (Ref 13203).: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Goby flathead is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Goby flathead is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Goby flathead is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 100 - 724 m , usually 315 - 724 m . Subtropical; 41°N - 14°N

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .

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