Maude's shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Inhabits tide pools and mud flats of brackish to fresh waters . Also found on rubble patches on coastal reef .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. C. maudae differs from C. leucostictus by having a narrow white bar in the middle of each interspace between the white saddles ; characterized by mottled dark brown body color; presence of at least five whitish saddles across back; snout and jaw tips bright white; anal fin with diagonal dark bands; anal fin positioned posteriorly, origin level with third ray of second dorsal fin; united pelvic fins, presence of frenum; longitudinal scale series 120; head without scales; greatest depth of body 5.9-7.0 in SL; rounded caudal fin, slightly longer than head .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Maude's shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 10 m . Tropical Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptocentrus maude | Fowler | 1937 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Maude's shrimpgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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