Oxyurichthys Tentacularis
📖 Overview
Oxyurichthys Tentacularis (Oxyurichthys tentacularis), first described by Valenciennes, 1837 is a medium-sized fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 17.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. 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
Physical description for Oxyurichthys Tentacularis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oxyurichthys Tentacularis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical West Pacific: Transkei northwards, Zanzibar, Madagascar to tropical West Pacific (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Oxyurichthys Tentacularis.
🔍 Similar Species
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