Thin-barred goby

📖 Overview

Thin-barred goby (Psilotris laurae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 114 and 137 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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 soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 27 - 7. This species can be distinguished by the following set of characters: D1 VII, with spines 1-4 slightly elongate; D2 I, 9; A I, 8; elongate pointed pectoral fin with 18 rays; pelvic fins separate, no anterior frenum or membrane connecting 5th rays, rays 1-4 branched once, 5th ray unbranched and one-quarter the length of fourth ray; no scales on sides of body or head; no modified basicaudal scales; papillae row 5s/5i connected forming a single row at the anterior of row b, interorbital papillae row pc’ with two papillae; head and preopercle canals and pore absent; one anal-fin pterygiophore inserted anterior to haemal arch. Colouration: distinct five conspicuous thin bars along trunk, bars bright yellow in life or black in preserved specimens .Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Thin-barred goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Thin-barred goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Thin-barred goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 114 - 137 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: off Bonaire.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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