Drombus Flavimentus

📖 Overview

Drombus Flavimentus (Drombus flavimentus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 29 and 31 metres. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: dorsal rays VI + I,9; anal rays I,8; pectoral rays 14; lateral scales 27; transverse scales 7; predorsal scales 9; live coloration overall greyish brown with slightly mottled appearance; five poorly defined darker brown; slightly oblique bands on side between dorsal-fin origin and caudal peduncle; large greyish spot at middle of caudal-fin base; 4 clusters of bright iridescent bluish-white markings along lower side; bright yellow lips, chin, ventral head, and breast; first dorsal fin yellow medially and black basally; small dark spots on second dorsal and caudal fins; and pale yellow anal fin with blackish outer margin, blackish pelvic fins, and translucent pectoral fin with pale yellow basal portion containing blackish spot on upper part : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Drombus Flavimentus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Drombus Flavimentus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Drombus Flavimentus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 29 - 31 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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