Scartelaos Cantoris
📖 Overview
Scartelaos Cantoris (Scartelaos cantoris) 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 11.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Distinguished by the following characteristics: no barbel on ventral midline near symphysis of lower jaw; upper jaw teeth 25-37; head depth 10.4-12.5% SL; caudal fin length 22.5-27.2% SL; length of D1 base 9.1-10.5% SL; 5-10 narrow, pale, vertical bars on body anterior to D2 origin; no large, black spots but 3 horizontal, brown-black lines basally on D2, most distinct posteriorly; D2 and anal fins connected by membrane to caudal fin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scartelaos Cantoris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical known only from the Andaman Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Scartelaos Cantoris.
🔍 Similar Species
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