Ninebar prawn-goby
📖 Overview
Ninebar prawn-goby (Cryptocentrus cryptocentrus) 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 13 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Head with numerous blue spots .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ninebar prawn-goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical East Africa and islands in the Indian Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | ninebar goby · Ninebar prawn-goby |
| 🌍CES | hlaváč světlohlavý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ムラサメハゼ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-listrado-africano |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptocentrus meleagris | Ehrenberg | 1837 | Heterotypic |
| Gobius cryptocentrus | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ninebar prawn-goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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