Five-lined coral goby

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Adults are found in groups among branches of Acropora coral ; a coral-commensal species . They feed on small invertebrates and zooplanktons . Monogamous . The male takes care of eggs deposited on a coral branch . This species has the ability to change sex in both directions to favor reproductive success .

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Characterized by dark brown body color and lighter brown to reddish head with five vertical blue lines; young fish with additional vertical lines on body; absence of scales; complete pelvic fin frenum and basal membrane; depth of body at level of pelvic fins 2.6-2.9 in SL .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Five-lined coral goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

The male takes care of eggs deposited on a coral branch . Has the ability to change sex in both directions to favor reproductive success . Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 0 - 70 m , usually 0 - 2 m . Tropical; 38°N - 33°S, 94°E - 165°W north to southern Japan, south to Australia (including Rowley Shoals, Western Australia) and Tonga.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Five-lined coral goby.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .

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