Bauchot's goby
📖 Overview
Bauchot's goby (Callogobius bauchotae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. Number of transverse rows of scales 8. Predorsal scales 6. Scales on cheek 3 rows and on opercle 3-4 rows. Head depressed. Mouth small and oblique. Maxillae extend to below anterior nostril, which is midway between the snout tip and the eye. Both nostrils in tubes. Many papillated flaps on head. Very close eyes; interorbital space very narrow, about 1/4 of eye diameter, with 2 median pores. Restricted gill opening. Rounded tongue. Pelvic fins without fraenum, united only at their bases with a delicate membrane. Caudal fin shorter than head. Cycloid scales on breast, pre-pelvic, and predorsal regions, opercle and cheek .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bauchot's goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 12°N - 4°N Central Pacific: Marshall Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bauchot's goby.
🔍 Similar Species
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