Spotlight goby
📖 Overview
Spotlight goby (Elacatinus louisae) 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 3.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 13 and 45 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotlight goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotlight goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotlight goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spotlight goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 13 - 45 m , usually 30 - ? m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Bahamas and Grand Cayman Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobiosoma louisae | Böhlke & Robins | 1968 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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