Plain Goby
📖 Overview
Plain Goby (Gobiosoma homochroma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Plain Goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Plain Goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Plain Goby |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmannia homochroma | Ginsburg | 1939 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Plain Goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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