Eyebrow goby
📖 Overview
Eyebrow goby (Oxyurichthys ophthalmonema) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 30 metres. 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): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Preserved specimens brownish in color .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eyebrow goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical West Pacific and Western Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | eyebrow goby · lined arrowfin goby · Tentacle-goby |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Matsugehaze · マツゲハゼ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius ophthalmonema | Bleeker | 1856 | Synonym |
| Oxyurichthys ophthalmonepis | Bleeker | 1856 | Synonym |
| Oxyurichthys opthalmonemus | Bleeker | 1856 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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