Smooth-scale goby
📖 Overview
Smooth-scale goby (Hetereleotris margaretae), first described by Hoese, 1986 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. 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): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. 2 bars behind eye; dark spot above opercle; about 6 dark bars on body ; second dorsal-fin rays I,11; anal-fin rays I,10; pectoral-fin rays 17; no black spot dorsally at end of caudal peduncle; body scales large, longitudinal scale count 28-30; body more robust, depth at anal-fin origin 16-19% SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smooth-scale goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical South Africa and Reunion.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Smooth-scale goby.
🔍 Similar Species
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