Babyface goby

📖 Overview

Babyface goby (Paedogobius kimurai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15; Vertebrae: 25. Pelvic fins with 0 or 1 spine ; formed into a long rod, extending posteriorly to vertical line through mid point of 3rd abdominal vertebra.; left and right pelvic bones distinctly separated from each other posteriorly; subpelvic process absent in both sexes. Ectopterygoid and quadrate widely separated in secondary male. Some sensory papillae present on branchiostegal membranes. Maxillo-vomerine meniscus present. First dorsal fin absent. Dorsal- and anal-fin pterygiophores each supporting one unbranched soft ray, with supernumerary ray on first pterygiophore of anal fin. Abdominal vertebrae 10, caudal 15. First or 2 dorsal pterygiophores inserting between 9th and 10th neural spines. No scales .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Babyface goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Babyface goby.

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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