Steindachner's Rockskipper
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; 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): 16 - 25; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25. Males with spotted occipital crest; crest absent in females; caudal peduncle in males with dark stripes restricted to posterior 45% of body; peduncle in females with dark spots that may also be present anterior to peduncle; dark pinstripes in females restricted to posterior 45% of body excluding spotted area; total dorsal fin elements in males 36-38, in females 35 to 38; total vertebrae 41 to 43, 45 (both sexes; 45 in only one male).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Steindachner's Rockskipper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Steindachner's Rockskipper is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical south to Mozambique, Juan de Nova (island off Madagascar), northern Madagascar, Mauritius, and La Digue , Seychelles.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Steindachner's Rockskipper |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salarias steindachneri | Pfeffer | 1893 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .
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