Lined hover goby
📖 Overview
Lined hover goby (Parioglossus lineatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Microdesmidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. SL to 33 mm.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lined hover goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated. Tropical; 8°N - 6°N Central Pacific: Palau and possibly the Solomon Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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