Yellownose goby
📖 Overview
Adults occur in groups near coral heads . They pick external parasites found on other fishes . Monogamous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Head and body with two black stripes, one middorsal and one lateral, the two separated by a narrow bright yellow stripe which commences on upper part of eye; all three stripes continuing into caudal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellownose goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellownose goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Monogamous mating is observed as both obigate and social .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory , usually 1 - 50 m . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C Central Atlantic: Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles to Curaçao and Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Elacatinus Randalli 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 | 17.8 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 103 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellownose goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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