Hetereleotris Poecila
📖 Overview
Hetereleotris Poecila (Hetereleotris poecila), first described by Fowler, 1946 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 1.80 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): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Second dorsal-fin rays usually I,10, rarely I,11; anal-fin rays usually I,9; an enlarged dark brown bar on upper pectoral base, extending onto pectoral rays .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hetereleotris Poecila is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riukiuia poecila | Fowler | 1946 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hetereleotris Poecila.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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