White-starred goby
📖 Overview
White-starred goby (Chriolepis dialepta), first described by Bussing, 1990 is a fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for White-starred goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White-starred goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Cocos Island, Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | White-starred Goby |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirolepis dialepta | Bussing | 1990 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect White-starred goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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