Locusthead
📖 Overview
Locusthead (Hetereleotris tentaculata), first described by Smith, 1958 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 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 spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11. Body brownish with irregular blotches and crossbars ; enlarged tentacle over eye; posterior nasal tube elongate; anal-fin rays usually I,11 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Locusthead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical South Africa, and Seychelles.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Locusthead.
🔍 Similar Species
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