Java rockskipper
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Adults inhabit rocky shores . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 21. Color in life unknown. Preserved specimen with vertically elongate blotch behind eye; ca. 10 bifurcate bars on body and dark spots on anterior body. Dorsal fin deeply notched; segmented caudal rays typically 13-14, middle 2-8 (typically 5-8)branched; supraorbital tentacle pinnately branched; nape cirri absent; posterior rim of anterior nostril with small cirrus (typically unbranched); upper lip margin laterally crenulate; males with occipital crest; last dorsal ray and caudal peduncle connected by membrane; body elongate, depth at anal-fin origin ca. 7.0 in SL. Maximum length, 6 cm TL .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Java rockskipper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salarias oortii | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Java rockskipper.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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