Steinhardt's shrimp-goby

📖 Overview

Steinhardt's shrimp-goby (Cryptocentrus steinhardti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 60 and 80 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

This species is distinguished by the following characters: 59-61 rows of cycloid scales along the body, predorsal scales 20-21, reaching ca. A total of 3/4 of the distance to eye and 19-21 transverse rows; scales covering the abdomen and prepelvic region, none on pectoral-fin base; D1 VI, D2 I, 10-11, rays segmented (last one branched); A I,9-10 segmented rays (last one branched); pectoral-fin rays 15; pelvic fins are completely united with a well-developed fraenum; caudal-fin rays with 17 segmented rays, 13 branched; gill rakers on first gill arch, 10-11, upper limb with one at the angle, and 7-8 onlower limb, the three posterior rakers are very short; head sensory papillae in transverse pattern .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steinhardt's shrimp-goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Steinhardt's shrimp-goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Steinhardt's shrimp-goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 80 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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