Streaky rockskipper
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Euryhaline. Adults are often found in mangrove areas . They inhabit sheltered rocky shorelines and mangroves . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 24; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 21 - 25. Dark spot distally between 1st 2 dorsal spines; . Males with about 6 dusky bands on body; females with bands that tend to form vertical rows of dusky spots; dusky spots on dorsal and caudal fins; anal fin uniformly dusky .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Streaky rockskipper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Streaky rockskipper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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