Elongate coralgoby
📖 Overview
Elongate coralgoby (Gobiodon prolixus), first described by Winterbottom & Harold, 2005 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 21 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): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Distinguished by having five pale blue, thin, vertical lines on the head and pectoral base on a brown to pale brown background; a slim to somewhat tubular body shape, especially in adults (body depth at pelvic-spine origin 27-36% SL: distance between the anterior base of the first dorsal-fin spine and the anterodorsal base of the first pectoral- fin ray 41.3-50.4% HL); a short straight groove may be present between the medial margin of the interopercle and the isthmus, but its presence or absence seems to depend on position of suspensorium when preserved (Re. 55666).: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elongate coralgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 21 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Elongate coralgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
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