Neon goby
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral heads. They remove ectoparasites on skin and fins, in the mouth and in the gill chambers of greater fish like groupers and others . Monogamous . Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115. Have been reared in captivity .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12. Characterized by a conspicuous coloration: dark blue horizontal band on an almost light body . Pale stripe in front of each eye, not reaching tip of snout .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Neon goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Monogamous mating is observed as both obigate and social .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 1 - 45 m , usually 1 - 40 m . Subtropical; 21°C - 28°C ; 28°N - 16°N, 98°W - 61°W Central Atlantic: southern Florida to Texas (USA) southward to Belize.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Neon 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 | 19.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 269 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Neon goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobiosoma oceanops | Jordan | 1904 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Neon goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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