Mauligobius Nigri
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore . Although possibly entering estuaries, this species is more likely a benthic inhabitant of marine intertidal zones . Collected in shallow water among large lava-pebbles under strong wave action, and smaller examples came from a boundary area between rocks and sand at 2-4m depth . Maximum total length reported 8.7 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: anterior nostril with rim process divided into several tentacles . Scales on lower cheek and operculum; 40-46 ctenoid scales in longitudinal series (including about 4-6 scales on the caudal fin base), and 15-17 in rearward transverse series; 1st dorsal fin: VI; second dorsal fin: I,10; anal fin: I,8-9; pectoral fins: 24-26, outer (dorsal) 9-10 rays short, multifid and free from membrane . Anal fin base shorter than caudal peduncle . Coloration: Preserved specimens: head with dark mottling . Body dark, with about a dozen small spots along the lateral midline , darker in color than the background pigmentation , but lacking vertical dark bars . 1st and 2nd dorsal fins with 2-3 oblique rows of small white spots; pelvic fins/disc paler than other fins . In life: body chestnut-brown , with dorsal, caudal and pectoral fins spotted with brown; anal and pelvic fins blackish .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mauligobius Nigri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mauligobius Nigri is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mauligobius Nigri is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical West African specimens suggest that it might be restricted to the Cape Verde Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathygobius nigri | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
| Gobius macrophthalmus | Osório | 1911 | Heterotypic |
| Gobius nigri | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 7 records indexed .
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