Inexplicable shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Found in silty sand of shallow protected reef flats and lagoons . Occurs in sheltered coastal sand flats and in estuarines .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Characterized by pale grey body color; 6-7 diffuse greenish to grey bars on side; rear edge of gill cover with 3-4 black spots; smaller black spots scattered on head and anterior side of body; mottling dorsally on head and upper half of body; united pelvic fins, presence of frenum; longitudinal scale series 65-70; head without scales; greatest depth of body 4.5-5.0 in SL; rounded caudal fin, about equal to head length .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Inexplicable shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 6 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Inexplicable shrimpgoby.
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