Ctenogobiops Formosa
📖 Overview
Ctenogobiops Formosa (Ctenogobiops formosa), first described by Randall, Shao & Chen, 2003 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 4.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 9 to 12 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11. Gill opening extending forward to below hind margin of preopercle; caudal fin about equal to head length, 3.2-3.6 in SL; second or third dorsal spine longest, 4.25 - 5.8 in SL; caudal fin equal to shorter than head; longitudinal rows of dark spots on body, the lower row largest and midlateral; a dark brown streak behind corner of mouth and a shorter parallel one above it .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ctenogobiops Formosa is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 12 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Taiwan (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ctenogobiops Formosa.
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