Checkered goby
📖 Overview
Checkered goby (Gobiopsis canalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 13 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Caudal fin rounded, shorter than head.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Checkered goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 13 - 60 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf, Iraq, Oman, and southwest India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Checkered Goby |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | قوبيون متقلب |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Checkered goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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