Shoulderspot sandgoby

📖 Overview

Shoulderspot sandgoby (Fusigobius humeralis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 26. Diagnosis: Dorsal rays VI - I,9. Anal rays 1,8. Pectoral rays 17-19 (usually 18). Longitudinal scale series 25. Head naked except for scales on side of nape reaching nearly to orbit. Posterior nostril near edge of orbit. Body depth 4.4-4.8 in SL; snout short, 3.4 - 3.7 in head. First dorsal fin not higher than second (longest dorsal soft ray longer than longest dorsal spine); second or third dorsal spines longest, 5.35-5.8 in SL. Pelvic fins fully joined medially by membrane (when intact); pelvic frenum present. Body translucent with numerous small dusky orange-yellow spots on head and body, those on head in oblique rows; a round black spot as large or larger than pupil in humeral region just above base of pectoral fin, and a second black spot of about the same size at mid base of caudal fin .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Shoulderspot sandgoby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 30 m . Tropical north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Shoulderspot sandgoby.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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