Indian Ocean slender mudskipper
📖 Overview
Indian Ocean slender mudskipper (Scartelaos tenuis) 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 15.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 28; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 24 - 27. Distinguished by the following characteristics: no barbel on ventral midline near symphysis of lower jaw; upper jaw teeth 31-37; head depth 9.5-10.8% SL ; caudal fin length 21.7-26.3% SL ; length of Dl base 5.6-8.3%SL; 15-18 vertical, brown bars on trunk; large, black spots basally on posterior half of second dorsal fin; D2 and anal fins not connected by membrane to caudal fin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian Ocean slender mudskipper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf to Pakistan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Indian Ocean slender mudskipper.
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