Black-cheek goby
📖 Overview
Black-cheek goby (Chriolepis atrimelum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 137 and 146 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): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11; Vertebrae: 27. A large species of Chriolepis with a depressed head, body completely scaled and three long filamentous dorsal fin spines on the male holotype; dorsal fin VII-12; anal fin 11; pectoral fin 20/20; total gill rakers 9; a vertically oval black blotch on opercle; pelvic fins black.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-cheek goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Black-cheek goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Black-cheek goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 137 - 146 m . Tropical; 6°N - 5°N, 88°W - 87°W Central Pacific: Isla del Coco.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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