Tiny pygmy-goby
📖 Overview
Inhabits mangrove shores, occasionally near coral reefs in 0-2 m. Usually in groups, often hovering in midwater .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Characterized by black and white color pattern; middle of caudal fin base with black spot; translucent yellow fins except male first dorsal dark brown with yellow basal streaks and broad, white posterior margin; elongate first dorsal spine; longitudinal scale series 22-24; head and nape without scales; rounded caudal fin .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tiny pygmy-goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tiny pygmy-goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tiny pygmy-goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tiny Pygmy-Goby |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Pandaka-do-Pacífico |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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