Cardinal goby
📖 Overview
Intertidal, actively shuttling back and forth between rock pools and air . Feeds on algae and crustaceans. Tolerates a wide range of temperature and salinity . Breathes air when out of water .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Characterized by having blackish spots on cheek; fully united pelvic fins forming disc; rounded caudal fin, about equal to head length; absence of scales and head pores; tricuspid jaw teeth, enlarged outer row; depth of body 6.0 in SL ; body green with red dorsal, anal, and caudal fins; SL to 25 mm .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cardinal goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical; 30°N - 22°S east to New Caledonia, Fiji, Tonga, Palau, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands.
🌿 Ecology
algae and crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itbaya nuda | Herre | 1927 | Synonym |
| Kellogella cardinalis | Jordan & Seale | 1906 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cardinal goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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