Elongate paedomorphic goby

📖 Overview

Elongate paedomorphic goby (Schindleria elongata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Schindleriidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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

Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. This moderately elongate and unpigmented species is distinguished by the following characters: body depth at pectoral-fin origin 4-5% of standard length (SL) and at anal-fin origin 5-7% SL; predorsal length 66-70% SL, pre-anal length 66-71% SL; D 13-14; A 10-11; first dorsal-fin ray at myomere 20 or 21 and first anal-fin ray below second to fourth dorsal-fin rays; myomeres 19-20 + 13-14 = 33-34 total; premaxillae and dentaries with small teeth; gas bladder located posteriorly at 56-60% SL; males have a rod-like, flexible urogenital papilla lacking lobes, projections or accessory papillae, the distal half tapering to a broad, angular point and usually posteriorly directed .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Elongate paedomorphic goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Elongate paedomorphic goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Elongate paedomorphic goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea (but expected to have a broader distribution range).

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

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