Branded goby
📖 Overview
Branded goby (Chaeturichthys stigmatias) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by having the following characters: interorbital space with embedded scales; usually 4 pairs of barbels on ventral surface of head, with usually 3 pairs of long barbels only; pectoral-fin rays 21-23, modally 22, ventral 3-5 rays of pectoral fin simple, forming free rays; longitudinal scale rows 47-53; transverse scale rows 17-21; predorsal scales 20-22; gill rakers on outer surface of first gill arch 4-6 + 11-14 ? 16-19; pseudobranchial filaments 6-8, usually 7; preopercular canal with only with pore N'; longer snout, its length 6.1-8.1% of SL .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Branded goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate Southwest coast of Korea and the Chinese coast of South China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Branded goby is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Branded goby is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Branded goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Branded goby · Finespot Goby |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ヤキインハゼ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 矛尾鰕虎 · 矛尾鰕虎魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaeturichthys chaeturichthys | Richardson | 1844 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Branded goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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