Blackspot mangrovegoby
📖 Overview
Blackspot mangrovegoby (Mugilogobius stigmaticus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits brackish water waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 26. Body with about seven brown blotches along midside, three oval to round dark spots at caudal base . Longitudinal scales 35-51; TRB 12-18; predorsal scales 17-25, mostly small, anterior few sometimes larger, extending to between rear preopercular margin and rear of eyes; ctenoid scales on body extending forward in wedge to behind pectoral fin; third spine of dorsal fin modally longest, but no spines elongate . Caudal fin rounded posteriorly .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackspot mangrovegoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellogobius stigmaticus | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Gobius stigmaticus | De Vis | 1884 | Synonym |
| Mugilogobius devisi | McCulloch & Ogilby | 1919 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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