Head and tailspotted coralgoby
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; A coral-commensal species . Solitary or in groups. Also found in sheltered lagoons and coastal reefs in 3-20 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Characterized by plain blackish color of adult; juvenile with white body and pair of black stripes; head and tail with dark spots; absence of scales; complete pelvic fin frenum and basal membrane; depth of body at level of pelvic fins 3.7 in SL .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Head and tailspotted coralgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 20 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Head and tailspotted coralgoby.
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