New Caledonian deep-water goby

📖 Overview

New Caledonian deep-water goby (Obliquogobius bathyalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 264 and 350 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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

This species can be distingusihed from its congeners by the following set of characters: D2 I,8; A1,8 or I,9; head length 29.4-36.7% of SL; eye diameter 41.5-52.35 of head length; longitudinal scale rows 24-26; transverse scale rows 9-10; predorsal scales absent; scales on lateral surface of nape absent; postorbital pore G absent (from anterior oculoscapular canal); gill opening wide; caudal fin asymmetrical dorsoventrally, rays of upper half much longer than compared to lower half, giving obliquely pointed appearance. Colouration: Head and body sand yellow, eyes dark gray. Snout and region before upper end of pectoral-fin base dusky. Sides of body with 4 (4-5) short vertical bars above anal-fin base. Prominent large, rounded dark spot on centre of caudal-fin base. Dorsal- and anal-fin spines and rays basally with small gray spots. D1 fin distally with large black blotch .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for New Caledonian deep-water goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for New Caledonian deep-water goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for New Caledonian deep-water goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 264 - 350 m . Tropical Central Pacific: New Caledonia.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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