Ostrich goby
📖 Overview
Ostrich goby (Callogobius maculipinnis), first described by Fowler, 1918 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 6.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 3 to 37 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 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): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. Characterized by brown or yellowish brown with scattered pale brown spots on side of body; usually with four diffuse brown bars (below first dorsal, anterior second dorsal, anterior caudal peduncle and on caudal fin base), wavy oblique brown bands on dorsal fins; light and dark spots on all fins except pelvics; dorsal spines tips usually forming short filaments; completely united pelvic fins with well-developed frenum; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 22-25; cycloid scales on nape, pectoral fin base and breast, becoming ctenoid posteriorly; cheek and opercle with embedded cycloid scales; predorsal scales 6-7; head with prominent papillae ridges; depth of body 4.0 in SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ostrich goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 37 m . Tropical; 30°N - 15°S south to Bazaruto (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | ostrich goby |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Katahohaze · カタホハゼ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Малайзийский бычок-кудери |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 斑鰭硬皮鰕虎 · 斑鰭美鰕虎魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callogobius irrasus | Smith | 1959 | Synonym |
| Drombus irrasus | Smith | 1959 | Synonym |
| Drombus maculipinnis | Fowler | 1918 | Synonym |
| Intonsagobius kuderi | Herre | 1943 | Synonym |
| Intonsagobius vanclevei | Herre | 1950 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ostrich goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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