Priolepis Latifascima
📖 Overview
Priolepis Latifascima (Priolepis latifascima), first described by Winterbottom & Burridge, 1993 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 2.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 5 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. No frenum, reduced scalation, lacking scales on the breast and dorsally from the top of the pectoral fin base to end of the second dorsal fin base, the opercular and pectoral bar joining at a level with the eye, with the pectoral bar 1.5-2 times wider than the opercular bar, the first to fourth dorsal spines elongate, and eight dorsal-rays.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Priolepis Latifascima is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 5 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: restricted to Japan and Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Priolepis Latifascima.
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