Nesogobius Maccullochi
📖 Overview
Nesogobius Maccullochi (Nesogobius maccullochi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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): 5 - 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 10. This species is distinguished by the following characters: 1st D VI-VIII, usually VII; 2nd D usually I, 8-9; A usually I, 8, branched caudalfin rays usually 10; pectoral fin 17-21, rarely 21; an anterior nasal pore medial to and slightly below level of each anterior nostril and a posterior nasal pore by each posterior nostril, a median anterior interorbital pore between front of eyes, a median posterior interorbital pore between end of eyes, an infraorbital pore behind each eye and a lateral canal pore along dorsal part of operculum, no preopercular pores; wide gill opening extending to below posterior preopercular margin; top of head scaled to behind eyes, in 11-18 rows, from 1st dorsal-fin origin; a small patch of scales near dorsal margin on the operculum and preoperculum (sometimes absent on preoperculum), remainder of head without scales; ctenoid body scales, in 37-49 rows; pectoral base and area before pelvic fin scaled (about 15 rows); 1st dorsal fin with rounded or triangular margin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nesogobius Maccullochi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Nesogobius Maccullochi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Nesogobius Maccullochi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 1 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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