Redeye goby
📖 Overview
Redeye goby (Bryaninops natans), first described by Larson, 1985 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 2.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 7 to 27 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is important as a food fish, kept in the aquarium hobby, and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Gobiidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Dorsal-fin rays VI + I,7-1,9 (usually I,8); anal-fin rays I,8 or I,9 (usually I,9); pectoral-fin rays usually 14-16; scales on body extending forward at most to below interdorsal space, the longitudinal scale series 19-40 (mean count 31); canine tooth present on side of lower jaw; head and body compressed; body depth at origin of anal fin 16-25% SL; snout usually shorter than orbit diameter; gill opening reaching to or anterior to posterior margin of orbit; caudal fin usually slightly emarginate; pelvic fins forming a shallow cup, the spines as fleshy lobes; body transparent in life, except for yellow over abdomen; interorbital and iris bright pink. Largest specimen, 19.5mm SL .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redeye goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Benthic spawner.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 27 m . Tropical; 30°N - 23°S north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the northern Great Barrier Reef; Guam and Kapingamarangi in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Redeye goby 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
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 104 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Redeye 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
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hovering Goby · Purple-eye Goby · Purple-eyed Coral-goby · Purple-eyed Goby · Redeye Goby · Redeye Hovering Goby |
| 🌍CES | hlaváč vznášivý |
| 🇩🇪German | Violettaugen-Zwerggrundel |
| 🇫🇷French | Gobie nain à oeil rouge |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Akamehaze · アカメハゼ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-de-olho-roxo |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 漂遊珊瑚鰕虎 · 漂遊珊瑚鰕虎魚 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Redeye goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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