Pale sandgoby
📖 Overview
Pale sandgoby (Fusigobius pallidus), first described by Randall, 2001 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 10 to 48 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Characterized by semi-translucent grey with numerous small, dusky-edged yellow spots on head, body, caudal and dorsal fins; presence of black spot near margin of first membrane of spinous dorsal fin; fully united pelvic fins; presence of pelvic frenum; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 26; mainly ctenoid scales including those on side of nape; cycloid scales on breast, base of pectoral fin and anteroventrally on abdomen; scales absent on operculum; absence of median predorsal scales; opening of gill extending to within one-fifth opercle width from posterior edge of preopercle; depth of body 4.6-5.4 in SL .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pale sandgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 48 m . Tropical West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coryphopterus pallidus | Randall | 2001 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pale sandgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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