Masked goby
📖 Overview
Occurs in schools near large coral columns and heads. Has been reared in captivity . Hovers above bottom in caves and shaded areas in reefs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11. Translucent orangish gray dorsally shading to violet gray ventrally; 2 diffuse orange lines running posteriorly from eye; dorsal fin rays red .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Masked goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, demersal spawner . Both male and female spawn with many individuals loosely organized into a social hierarchy . Sex reversal is completed in 9 days . Also Ref. 32179, 103751).
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 46 m , usually 3 - 46 m . Tropical; 32°N - Central Atlantic: Florida (USA), Bermuda, and Bahamas to northern South America, including the Lesser Antilles (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Masked goby is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 162 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Masked goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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