Mangrove Worm-goby
📖 Overview
Mangrove Worm-goby (Cerdale paludicola), first described by Dawson, 1974 is a fish in the family Microdesmidae (order Gobiiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Mangrove Worm-goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mangrove Worm-goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton and tiny benthic crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mangrove Worm-goby |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-lombriga-de-mangue |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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