Orange reef-goby

📖 Overview

Orange reef-goby (Priolepis nuchifasciata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 30 metres. 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): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Distinguished from its congeners in having a pelvic fraenum and branched dorsal-fin rays ; characterized by reddish to mauve with dark scale margins forming network on side of body; head and upper back below dorsal fin with series of dark-edged pale grey to whitish bars; pair of bars found anterior to pectoral fin forming inverted "Y"; sometimes with yellow head; longitudinal scale series 23-26; ctenoid body scales to level of base of pectoral fin; predorsal, cheek, opercle, prepelvic area and base of pectoral fin without scales; absence of vertical rows of papillae on cheek; depth of body 3.0-3.7 in SL .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orange reef-goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Orange reef-goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Orange reef-goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 5 - 30 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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