Obliquogobius Cometes
📖 Overview
Obliquogobius Cometes (Obliquogobius cometes), first described by Alcock, 1890 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 8.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical 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
Physical description for Obliquogobius Cometes is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Obliquogobius Cometes is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 187 m . Tropical Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius cometes | Alcock | 1890 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Obliquogobius Cometes.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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