American shadow goby
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Found in mud flats of lagoons and river mouths. Sometimes occurs in worm or shrimp burrows. Oviparous . Males guard the eggs which are found attached to the walls of burrows .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for American shadow goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for American shadow goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical central California, USA to the Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect American shadow goby.
🔍 Similar Species
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