Royal Reef Goby
📖 Overview
Royal Reef Goby (Paratrimma nigrimenta), first described by Hoese & Brothers, 1976 is a fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 24 to 29 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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 Least Concern.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 Royal Reef Goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Royal Reef Goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 24 - 29 m . Subtropical Endemic to Juan Fernandez Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Royal Reef Goby |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-de-óculos-roxo |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Royal Reef Goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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