Emerald goby
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Adults inhabit shallow, muddy bottoms of the continental shelf, often in turbid waters. Usually found among algae. A euryhaline species , with salinity ranging from 0.0 to 42.9 ppt . Also Ref. 7251.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Emerald goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 34°C ; 34°N - 33°S South Carolina, USA to at least Pernambuco, Brazil; absent in the West Indies except Cuba (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobionellus smaragdus | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Gobius smaragdus | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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