Enigmatic goby
📖 Overview
Enigmatic goby (Evermannia longipinnis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Enigmatic goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enigmatic goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: known from the type locality, Las Animas Bay, Baja California, Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Big-headed Goby · enigmatic goby |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | gobio enigmático |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobiosoma longipinne | Steindachner | 1879 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Enigmatic goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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