Rippled coralgoby
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Marine species usually living on coral reefs but also recorded from pools, freshwater streams or lagoon mouths . They are found on tabletop Acropora corals ; a coral-commensal species . Adults prey on copepods . Monogamous . The male takes care of eggs deposited on a coral branch . Has the ability to change sex in both directions to favor reproductive success .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Characterized by red face with vertical blue lines; uniformly dark brown to light brown or bright green with a longitudinal thin red stripe; red stripe at the base of dorsal fins; absence of scales; complete pelvic fin frenum and basal membrane; depth of body at level of pelvic fins 2.6-3.0 in SL .: short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rippled coralgoby 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; freshwater; brackish; reef-associated; amphidromous ; depth range 0 - 78 m . Tropical; 30°N - 24°S West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Rippled coralgoby is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 153 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Rippled coralgoby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Multilined Coralgoby · Orangespotted Goby · Red-spotted Coral Goby · rippled coralgoby · Rippled Coral Goby |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Tasujikobanhaze · シュオビコバンハゼ · タスジコバンハゼ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-do-coral-de-Samoa |
| 🌍SMO | Mano'o-ulutu'i · Moemimi |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobiodon albolineatus | Smith | 1959 | Heterotypic |
| Gobiodon riculatus | Rüppell | 1830 | Synonym |
| Gobiodon rivulatus rivulatus | Rüppell | 1830 | Synonym |
| Gobius coryphaenula | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Gobius rivulatus | Rüppell | 1830 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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