De Buen's goby
📖 Overview
Juveniles reported to occur at 35 m. Not much is known on reproduction and food of the species . Inhabit sandy areas in the Kvarner area (Croatia), in places scarcely covered with cobbles (6-20 cm) and boulders (>20 cm). Average sand particle size coarse (0.7-0.8 mm), and medium (0.2-0.4). Sediments are mostly coarse biogenous fragments (calcite skeleton remains) mixed with finer lithogenous material . Eggs are pear-shaped .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 30. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for De Buen's goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 25 m , usually 5 - 20 m . Subtropical; ? - 23°C ; 45°N - 35°N, 6°W - 17°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Buenia Affinis 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 De Buen's goby is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for De Buen's goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
📊 Population Dynamics
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