Peppered goby
📖 Overview
Sponge-dwelling goby which inhabits loggerhead sponges, 1-2 ft in diameter, at depths of 12-28 m. Generally co-occurs with Evermannichthys metzelaari .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dark overall with large melanophores; fins paler ; small; lacking head pores; possess ctenoid scales only along ventral edge and sides of the caudal peduncle; has two modified basicaudal scales at base of caudal fin; first dorsal with VIII spines; pelvic fins united forming a disc; possesses dark internal bars .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Peppered goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Peppered goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Peppered goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 28 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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