Obliquogobius Cirrifer
📖 Overview
Obliquogobius Cirrifer (Obliquogobius cirrifer) 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 2.9 cm. 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
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 26. This species differs from its congeners in having the following set of characters: segmented dorsal- and anal-fin rays, 8 and 9, respectively; elongated body, its depth 13.5-15.5% of SL; males with greatly prolonged (extending beyond posterior end of base of second dorsal fin when appressed) and filamentous first dorsal-fin spine; anteroventral and/or distal parts of first dorsal fin may have small black spot(s) (smaller than pupil); small 3-6 black spots on second dorsal fin; dorsal margin of caudal fin with some narrow black markings, in addition to the blackened posterior margin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Obliquogobius Cirrifer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Obliquogobius Cirrifer is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Obliquogobius Cirrifer is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 404 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Ryukyu Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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