White-eye goby
📖 Overview
Inhabits offshore waters , over mud or sand-mud bottoms ; flat areas with fine sediment near coral reefs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. Distinguished by the following characteristics: eye diameter 7.7-10% SL; typically, D I,12 and A I,12; D1 spines not distinctly elongate; first and D2 fins with 3-5 brown or tan horizontal stripes; upper lip lightly pigmented to pale, absence of a dark stripe above upper lip; pelvic disk lightly pigmented to pale; 4-5 dark brown blotches along lateral midline of the body; blotches often connected by slightly lighter horizontal band of pigment along lateral midline; longitudinal papillae row b originating at vertical through anterior margin of pupil ; laterally compressed head and body; large mouth and very oblique; completely scaled body with ctenoid scales; first dorsal with VII spines; pelvic fins fused forming a disc; caudal fin lanceolate .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White-eye goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 8 - 73 m . Tropical South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Bollmannia Boqueronensis is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for White-eye goby is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for White-eye goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect White-eye goby.
🔍 Similar Species
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