Longjaw shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Found in sheltered coastal bays, lagoons and estuaries . Also found in sand-rubble bottoms in 1-20 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Characterized by pale grey to brownish body color with five large, ovate dark brown blotches on side of body; anterior part of body with narrow white bars; upper half of head and body with brown mottling and small blue spots; blue streaks aligned with fin rays on median fins; prolonged and filamentous third dorsal spine; united pelvic fins, well developed frenum present; small ctenoid scales covering body; head without scales except small patch of ctenoid scales above operculum; greatest depth of body 5.4-5.6 in SL; oblong caudal fin, equal or longer than head length .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longjaw shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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