Cebu shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Cebu shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus cebuanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 10 metres. 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
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Characterized by greyish body color; sides with 8-10 brown bars, two bars below anterior and posterior parts of second dorsal fin darker than other; yellowish narrow interspace between dark bars; head with bluish or whitish spots; margin of first dorsal fin between first and third spines with blackish spot; united pelvic fins, presence of frenum; longitudinal scale series 85; head without scales; greatest depth of body 5.1-5.4 in SL; lanceolate caudal fin, longer than head .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cebu shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cebu shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cebu shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 10 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Philippines and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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