Pennant goby
📖 Overview
Pennant goby (Bollmannia ocellata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 120 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished by the following characteristics: 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 Pennant goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pennant goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pennant goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 120 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ocellated Goby · pennant goby |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | gobio · Gobio pedernal · gobio penacho |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollmania ocellata | Gilbert | 1892 | Synonym |
| Bollmania pawneea | Ginsburg | 1939 | Synonym |
| Bollmannia longipinnis | Ginsburg | 1939 | Synonym |
| Bollmannia longipinnus | Ginsburg | 1939 | Synonym |
| Bollmannia longpinnus | Ginsburg | 1939 | Synonym |
| Bollmannia pawneea | Ginsburg | 1939 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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