Amirante dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Found associated with either a large massive Porites coral colony or a marginal algal-covered section of the reef with a mix of rubble and hard corals (primarily Acropora spp.) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. This species is distinguished by the following characters: cephalic sensory-canal pore system lacking only an IT pore (Pattern 2); dorsal/anal fin-ray formula 8/7; pointed pectoral-fin when depressed, branched rays 15; fifth pelvic-fin ray is present and about 20% of fourth; absence of dark markings on head; long, white anterior narial tubes; bright red-and-white markings on head and orange and yellow bars crossing the translucent body .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amirante dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 16 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Seychelles (Amirante Islands).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Amirante dwarfgoby.
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