Prison goby
📖 Overview
Prison goby (Caffrogobius gilchristi) 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 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Body with thin dark bars; pectoral base dusky .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Prison goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Prison goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: Mozambique Island to Table Bay, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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