Red Eelgoby
📖 Overview
Red Eelgoby (Odontamblyopus rubicundus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 33.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34 - 41; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 32 - 39; Vertebrae: 27. Eyes rudimentary but distinct, covered by skin. Mouth oblique. Several short barbels may be present on underside of chin. Pectoral -fin rays free and silk-like. Three anal fin pterygiophores preceding first haemal spine. Cycloid scales embedded on head and body. Caudal fin very long .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red Eelgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic; amphidromous . Subtropical; 20°C - 30°C ; 22°N - 10°N, 87°E - 94°E West Pacific: India, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Red Eelgoby |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Зелёный лентобычок |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Red Eelgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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