Pink-speckled shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Found on silty bottoms of coastal reefs and inner reef flats . Inhabits coastal waters, including mangroves, large tidal pools or inner reef lagoons, on sand and rubble substrates . Also found in sheltered sand and mud bottoms to 10 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Characterized by pale brownish green body color grading to whitish ventrally; 6-7 diffuse brownish bars on side; head, back and dorsal fins with pale-edged pink to red spots and smaller white spots; blue-edged orange to brown spots on first dorsal fin; united pelvic fins, presence of frenum; longitudinal scale series 77-92; head without scales; greatest depth of body 5.4-6.0 in SL; rounded caudal fin, longer than head length .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pink-speckled shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 18 m . Tropical north to the Yaeyama Islands, south to northwestern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pink-speckled shrimpgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
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