Marble goby
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Found in rivers, swamps, reservoirs and canals. Enters flooded forest . Feeds on small fishes, shrimps, aquatic insects, mollusks and crabs . Considered a delicacy over much of eastern Asia. Exported fishes command a high price . Maybe the largest species of the goby-like fishes.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. With 60-65 predorsal scales; without ocellus on caudal peduncle .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marble goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Marble goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 15; potamodromous ; depth range 10 - ? m. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C ; 23°N - 9°S
🌿 Ecology
small fishes, shrimps, aquatic insects, mollusks and crabs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Marble goby is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 181 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Marble goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bostrichthys marmoratus | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Callieleotris platycephalus | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
| Eleotris marmorata | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Gigantogobius jordani | Fowler | 1905 | Heterotypic |
| Oxyelectris marmoratus | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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