Pterogobius Zacalles
📖 Overview
Found in shallow rocky bottoms from 5m down to 30 meters . They are solitary dwellers and live around nests buried under stones .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pterogobius Zacalles is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pterogobius Zacalles is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous. Spawning takes place under nest stones . Egg masses are guarded by males . The male hovers around the female to initiate the courting phase, fully extending all his fins, opening his mouth, showing his gills, and slowly fanning his caudal fin. The body and fins of the male turn black, in contrast to the reddish orange margins of the dorsal and caudal fins. The female doesn't show any color change .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 30 m , usually ? - 10 m. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan and Cheju Island in the Yellow Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pterogobius Zacalles.
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