Striped rockskipper
📖 Overview
Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters . Common length: females usually less than 5.5 cm, males usually more than 6.0 cm in SL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 22; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 22; Vertebrae: 38 - 40. Diagnosis: Dorsal fin XII to XIV, 19 to 22, notched between spinous and segmented-ray portions; anal fin II, 19-22; pectoral rays 13-15 (usually 14); pelvic fin I, 3; caudal fin procurrent rays 10-14, segmented rays 13. Vertebrae 11-12 + 27-29. Last pleural rib on 12-13th vertebrae. Orbital cirrus simple filamentous; nasal cirri short and simple to palmate with 2-6 branches; nape without cirri. Lateral line, continuous anterodorsally below dorsal spine 6-7th to 9-10th, disconnected posteroventrally up to below dorsal spine 12-13th. Mandibular pores 4-6. Lips margin entire. Occipital crest present, higher in males . Body depth at anal-fin origin 5.6-6.1 in SL . Males with dusky bands on body, each band with a vertical pair of oblong spots; dark spot behind eye and opercle . Females with faintly dusky bands on body overlain by dark lines that break up into dashes at posterior portion; dark spots on median fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striped rockskipper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical east coast to the west coast of Sumatra, and extending to Java and Bali.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Javanese Rockskipper · striped rockskipper |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Blênio-javanês |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Striped rockskipper.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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