Desert goby
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Occurs in pools and streams associated with artesian springs and bores . Lives in shaded areas around plants or rocks . Found in harsh environment characterized by rapid fluctuations in temperature and salinity . Field observations and laboratory experimentation indicate that it can withstand wide ranges of temperature (5°-41°C), salinity (0-60 p.p.t.), pH (6.8-11.0) and very low dissolved oxygen level . Feeds on insects, crustaceans, filamentous algae and detritus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Desert goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Desert goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Female deposits eggs on the ceiling of a rocky crevice. Male guards the nest until hatching, which requires 10 to 17 days at temperatures ranging from 27°-30° C.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19. Temperate; 10°C - 35°C , 136°E - 137°E South Australia, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
insects, crustaceans, filamentous algae and detritus (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Desert goby.
🔍 Similar Species
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