Yellow-headed goby
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky substrates, coralline grounds and also in the area of Posidonia oceanica meadows in water depth from 3-36 m; macrofauna feeder from hard substrates which also feed on suprabenthic organisms .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 14. Distinguished by having the following characteristics: Reduced suckers; pelvic fins separated .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow-headed goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 36 m . Temperate; 46°N - 27°N, 19°W - 36°E
🌿 Ecology
suprabenthic organisms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellow-headed goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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