Saddled prawn-goby
📖 Overview
Found on open sand bottoms of clear seaward reefs to at least 20 m . Lives in a burrow with symbiotic alpheid shrimps. Occurs on sheltered protected reefs, along edges with coarse sand and fine rubble . Also Ref. 2334. Also found in sand bottoms of lagoons (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Characterized by dark brown body color; lips, snout and top of head white in color; presence of several white saddles on back; united pelvic fins, presence of frenum; longitudinal scale series 90; head without scales; greatest depth of body 5.2-6.6 in SL; rounded caudal fin, longer than head .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saddled prawn-goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 25 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius leucostictus | Günther | 1872 | Synonym |
| Hetereleotris phaenna | Jordan & Seale | 1906 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Saddled prawn-goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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