Choco goby
📖 Overview
Choco goby (Gobionellus daguae), first described by Eigenmann, 1918 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 9.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. This species differs from its congeners by the following characters: blunt, rounded snout and horizontal, subterminal mouth; a large distinct blotch on the upper pectoral-fin base; 13 elements found in both the second dorsal fin and anal fin; first and second dorsal fins not broadly joined; scales large, 28-35 in lateral series; nape naked or with a few rows of scales before the first dorsal fin; most specimens with upper jaw having a single complete row of teeth; first gill arch with 3 triangular gill rakers on the ceratobranchial, 1 at angle and 2 lobular rakers on the epibranchial .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Choco goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Choco goby.
🔍 Similar Species
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