Steinitz's goby
📖 Overview
Steinitz's goby (Gammogobius steinitzi), first described by Bath, 1971 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 2 to 15 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Steinitz's goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 15 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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