Filamentous shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Filamentous shrimpgoby (Myersina filifer), first described by Valenciennes, 1837 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 13.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 6 to 25 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Characterized by white body color; six ventrally tapered , brown bars/saddles, head with yellow spots; presence of pale-edged black spot at base of first dorsal fin between first and third spine; orange-brown spots on soft dorsal and upper part of caudal fin; anal fin and lower lobe of caudal fin with blue streaks; all dorsal fins filamentous except last spine of first dorsal fin; united pelvic fins, frenum present; longitudinal scale series 80-101; head without scales; greatest depth of body 5.8-6.3 in SL; oblong or rounded caudal fin, longer than head length .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Filamentous shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 25 m . Temperate West Pacific: Persian Gulf and Reunion to Indonesia and the Philippines, north to southern Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptocentrus filifer | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Gobius filifer | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Gobius knutteli | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Filamentous shrimpgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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