Clariger Taiwanensis
📖 Overview
Inhabits tidal pools with gravel on the rocky substratum of northern coast of Taiwan. Occurs with other marine gobies, mostly with other species of Bathygobius, as well as Eviota, Gobiopsis, and Luciogobius species, as well as Priolepis semidoliata .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D1 III, D2 I,8; A I,8 (modally); pectoral-fin rays 19 (modally, 2 free +16+1 free); head with longitudinal dermal ridge including 6 barbels; distinct color pattern, when alive: head and trunk dark brown with scattered pale spots and blotches; cheek, ventral part of head sometimes pale with deep brown spots; dark brown band on pectoral-fin base; caudal fin mostly dark brown proximally and with alternating and irregular dark brown and pale bands distally .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clariger Taiwanensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Clariger Taiwanensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Clariger Taiwanensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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