Roosevelt's goby
📖 Overview
Roosevelt's goby (Chriolepis roosevelti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body pale with 6 irregular bands; dark bar at base of caudal fin; oblique dark bars on dorsal fins ; first dorsal fin with VII spines; lack scales on the head and anterior section of body; have modified basicaudal scales on the caudal peduncle; have completely separate pelvic fins; light to dark brown body color with darker bars on sides .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roosevelt's goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Roosevelt's goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Roosevelt's goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Central Atlantic.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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