Oxyurichthys Limophilus

📖 Overview

Oxyurichthys Limophilus (Oxyurichthys limophilus), first described by Pezold & Larson, 2015 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 9.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 6 to 15 metres. 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13. This species is distinguished by the following characters: Second dorsal-fin elements 13, anal-fin elements 14; teeth on upper jaw in a single row; fleshy tongue is rounded; upper lip is not constricted; without tentacle, callus, knob or spot posterodorsally on eye; anterior nares without a dark anteromedial spot; absence of spots on gular membrane beneath preopercle or anterior process of quadrate; without dark spots on scales of trunk; trunk possess 4 large rounded to elongate blotches along mid-side of body, with a small round to triangular blotch on caudal-fin base, some specimens with diffuse small brownish blotches visible, forming irregular rows ventral to, or interspersed with, mid-lateral blotches; on either side of dorsal midline are 2 irregular rows of spots, commencing on nape above opercle, upper row running along bases of fin rays, spots more distinct anteriorly; naked nape or scaled with naked median and low membranous crest; ctenoid scales on most of trunk then becoming cycloid anterior to second dorsal-fin origin; no scales on prepelvic area; lateral scales 61-79; spines of first dorsal fin are not produced, extending to about the third second dorsal-fin element; pectoral-fin rays 22-23; pelvic fins are dusky, with bars or mottled; a dark blotch on first dorsal fin behind or on both sides of sixth spine .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Oxyurichthys Limophilus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 15 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Kenya.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Oxyurichthys Limophilus.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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