Hetereleotris Nebulofasciata
📖 Overview
Hetereleotris Nebulofasciata (Hetereleotris nebulofasciata), first described by Smith, 1958 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical 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 soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Second dorsal-fin rays usually I,11; anal-fin rays usually I,10; pectoral-fin rays usually 15-16; caudal peduncle scales cycloid; fifth segmented pelvic fin ray long; no prominent dark spot on dorsal part of pectoral fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hetereleotris Nebulofasciata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: Mozambique.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hetereleotris Nebulofasciata.
🔍 Similar Species
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