Gymnapogon Melanogaster
📖 Overview
Gymnapogon Melanogaster (Gymnapogon melanogaster), first described by Gon & Golani, 2002 is a tiny fish in the family Apogonidae (order Apogoniformes). Adults typically reach 2.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 2 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Apogonidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8. Body naked without papillae network. Stomach black, intestine pale. Pelvic fins black. Preopercular spine flat and bifurcated. Ceratobranchial rakers 8 .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gymnapogon Melanogaster is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 2 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Gymnapogon Melanogaster.
🔍 Similar Species
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