Crested oystergoby
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Found in estuaries and harbors, very shallow oyster zones, usually under rocks or nearby on mud .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crested oystergoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical central New South Wales, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristatogobius gobioides | Ogilby | 1886 | Synonym |
| Cryptocentroides cristatus | Macleay | 1881 | Heterotypic |
| Gobius cristatus | Macleay | 1881 | Synonym |
| Gobius gobioides | Ogilby | 1886 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Crested oystergoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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