Egglestone's bumblebee goby
📖 Overview
Egglestone's bumblebee goby (Egglestonichthys bombylios), first described by Larson & Hoese, 1997 is a fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Egglestone's bumblebee goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Egglestone's bumblebee goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 29 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: Northern Territory, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Egglestone's bumblebee goby.
🔍 Similar Species
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