Barehead goby
📖 Overview
Barehead goby (Caffrogobius nudiceps), first described by Valenciennes, 1837 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Pale bar at pectoral base bordered by a dark bar anteriorly .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barehead goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: Swakopmund, Namibia southward to East London, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Barehead Goby |
| 🌍AFR | Bles-dikkop |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Barehead goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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