Borneo hoverer
📖 Overview
Borneo hoverer (Parioglossus palustris) 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 2.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Body reddish brown with patches on the cheeks and a black spot at the base of the tail. SL to 38 mm. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Borneo hoverer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated. Tropical; 25°N - 28°S north to Yaeyama Islands, south to Queensland, Australia; Palau in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blacktail dartfish · Borneo Hoverer · Estuarine Dart-goby · Palustris Dartfish · Swamp Dartfish · Tailspot Dartfish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Boruneohaze · ボルネオハゼ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-dardo-de-estuário |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andameleotris palustris | Herre | 1945 | Synonym |
| Parioglossus borneensis | Koumans | 1953 | Synonym |
| Perioglossus borneensis | Koumans | 1953 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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