Platform goby
📖 Overview
Platform goby (Pinnichthys prolata) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 54 and 110 metres. 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): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 27. This species which occur from deep reefs have two anal-fin pterygiophores anterior to the first haemal spine; have an extensively scaled body; high anal-fin ray count; with papillae rows 5i and 5s connected as a single row .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Platform goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 54 - 110 m . Tropical South Carolina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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