Exquisite sand-goby
📖 Overview
Exquisite sand-goby (Favonigobius exquisitus), first described by Whitley, 1950 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Exquisite sand-goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Exquisite sand-goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New South Wales, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Exquisite sand-goby.
🔍 Similar Species
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