Flagfin prawn goby
📖 Overview
Occurs in silty coastal bays . Enters estuaries and freshwater tidal zone habitats . Found on muddy bottom at the base of the reef at Toguan Bay, Guam. Uses the burrow of a mottled brown alpheid prawn with two or more short white saddles or spots. Lives coastal sand and mud habitats from shallow estuaries to moderate depths on slopes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Characterized by generally pale grey to yellowish body color; about six slightly diagonal bands on body; head with orange spots; usually with one or more black spots on first dorsal fin; variable coloration of fins; first dorsal fin, fan like; united pelvic fins, frenum present; longitudinal scale series 33-37; head without scales; greatest depth of body 3.9-4.4 in SL; rounded caudal fin, about equal to head length .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flagfin prawn goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 20 m , usually 5 - 20 m . Tropical; 32°N - 20°S East Africa south to Delagoa Bay, Mozambique (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Flagfin prawn goby is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 111 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Flagfin prawn goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius mystacinus | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Gobius pulverulentus | Kuhl & van Hasselt | 1837 | Synonym |
| Mahidiolia duque | Smith | 1947 | Synonym |
| Mahidiolia normani | Smith & Koumans | 1932 | Synonym |
| Mahidolia duque | Smith | 1947 | Synonym |
| Mahidolia normani | Smith & Koumans | 1932 | Synonym |
| Mahidoria mystacina | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Waitea buchanani | Rao | 1972 | Synonym |
| Waitea duque | Smith | 1947 | Synonym |
| Waitea mystacina | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Flagfin prawn goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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