Lucretia's goby
📖 Overview
Lucretia's goby (Parrella lucretiae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Distinguished by the following characteristics: slender and laterally compressed body; large and oblique mouth; pelvic fins fused to form a disc; body is scaled from the base of the caudal fin anteriorly at least up to the pectoral-fin base .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lucretia's goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 1 - 10 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lucretia's Goby · maculated goby |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | gobio maculado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius lucretiae | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1888 | Synonym |
| Parella lucretiae | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1888 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lucretia's goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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