Bull goby
📖 Overview
Bull goby (Redigobius balteatops) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits brackish water waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6. Distinguished by the following characteristics: 4 dark spots along anal base and lower caudal peduncle; 2 dark spots at caudal base .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bull goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
The male does all the tending and guarding.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; demersal. Tropical known from type material (type locality: Inhaca Islands, Mozambique); record from Madagascar needs confirmation.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acentrogobius balteatops | Smith | 1959 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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