Lagoon shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Found on fine sand bottoms in protected areas . A pair shares a burrow with a Alpheus sp. . Inhabits protected fine-sand lagoons or bays in 2-12 depth range . Also found in silty coastal reefs, often in turbid water with poor visibility (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Characterized by brownish grey color; head and base of pectoral fin with numerous short blue oblique lines; 4-5 diffuse dark bars on side; anal fin with grey and yellow stripes; united pelvic fins, presence of frenum; longitudinal scale series 110; head without scales; greatest depth of body about 5.6 in SL; oblong caudal fin, slightly longer than head length .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lagoon shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lagoon shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lagoon shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 12 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Java, Indonesia to Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius cyanotaenia | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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