Blue goby
📖 Overview
Blue goby (Ptereleotris calliura), first described by Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 is a small fish in the family Microdesmidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 12.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 50 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blue goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 50 m. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blue dartfish · Blue Goby |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | gobio dardo azul |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ioglossus calliurus | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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