Four-spotted goby
📖 Overview
Epibenthic over sand or muddy sand . Meiofauna feeder . Up to depth of 90 m but collected up to depth of 333 m in the eastern Ionian Sea . Minimum depth from Ref. 104982.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished by the following characteristics: Fins: Dl V - IV (V:l, VI: 29), D2 1/7 - 10 (7: 1, 9: 28, 10:1), A 1/9 - 10 (9: 28, 10:2), P 18 - 20 (18: 19, 19: 8, 20: 3). Scales: LL 33 - 36 (33:1, 34: 8, 35: 14, 36: 5, d: 2) : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Four-spotted goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Four-spotted goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 10 - 333 m . Subtropical; 45°N - 19°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Four-spotted 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 | 18.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 449 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Four-spotted goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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