Brownbanded dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Occurs from less than 5 to between 8 and 24 m. Solitary, rests on bottom. Inhabits exposed coastal reefs and outer slopes (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Characterized by semi-transparent body with 6-7 broad brown bars or blotches on side; head with white marks dorsally; longitudinal scale series 23-25; ctenoid scales, absent on head, nape, chest and pectoral fin base; separated pelvic fins, thin membrane joining bases; 7-11 branches of fourth pelvic ray; depth of body 4.5-5.0 in SL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brownbanded dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brownbanded dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Brownbanded dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 35 m . Tropical; 7°N - 11°S north to Japan (Okinawa and Ryukyu Islands); south to Indonesia (Sulawesi, Lesser Sundas, Banda, West Papua); including Micronesia (Palau, FSM [Pohnpei], and Kiribati).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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