Goby
📖 Overview
Goby (Gobioides grahamae), first described by Palmer & Wheeler, 1955 is a medium-sized fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 17.30 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14; Vertebrae: 26. Scales in longitudinal series 77-89.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 25°C - ?
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brazilian Lizard Goby · Goby |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-calango · muçurango-rosa |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobioides unicolor | Palmer | 1952 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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