Tangaroa shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Occurs in patches of fine sand on seaward reefs and uses alpheid shrimp burrows for refuge. Found in clear coastal and inner reefs on rubble flats and slopes in 6-20 meters depth range .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Characterized by having semi-translucent whitish body; orange spots interspersed with small white or bluish spots on body; dorsal fin brownish "pennant"; basal part of pectoral fin with white marking forming long, diffuse narrow white streak; greatly prolonged first and second dorsal spines; longitudinal scale series 47-51; opening of gill extending forward to vertical at posterior edge of eye; greatest depth of body 4.3-5.2 in SL; rounded caudal fin, except straight in central part, about equal to head length .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tangaroa shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tangaroa shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tangaroa shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 40 m , usually 4 - 40 m . Tropical; 22°C - 25°C ; 30°N - 15°S Pacific Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Masted Shrimp Goby is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 103 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Tangaroa shrimpgoby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Masted Shrimp Goby · Tangaroa · Tangaroa Prawn-goby · Tangaroa Shrimp-goby · Tangaroa Shrimpgoby · Tangaroan shrimp-goby |
| 🌍CES | hlaváč Tangaroův |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Antenniraputokko |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hatatate-shinobihaze · Hatatateshinobihaze · ハタタテシノビハゼ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-de-Tangaroa |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 東加櫛鰕虎 · 長棘櫛眼鰕虎 · 長棘櫛眼鰕虎魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ctenogobiops tangaroae | Lubbock & Polunin | 1977 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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