Stellar goby
📖 Overview
Stellar goby (Callogobius stellatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Characterized by white head and body with prominent dark brown bands below first dorsal fin and middle of second dorsal fin; presence of dark brown saddle below origin of second dorsal fin; nape and opercle with brown bar; three brown bands radiating from eye; caudal fin mostly covered by large brown area; united pelvic fins with well developed frenum; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 28-31; cycloid scales on head and body; cheek and opercle with cycloid scales; absence of predorsal scales; head with prominent papillae ridges; depth of body 6.3-7.2 in SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stellar goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 10 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Stellar goby.
🔍 Similar Species
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