Schindler's large-toothed goby
📖 Overview
Schindler's large-toothed goby (Schindleria macrodentata) 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 1.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, 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): 19; Anal soft rays: 10. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body slender, elongated, unpigmented; body depth at pectoral fin base 3.6-3.7% of SL and at anal fin origin 3.9-4.8 % of SL; dorsal fin exceeding anal fin origin distinctly; predorsal length 61.8-65.2 % of SL, while preanal length 71.7-75.8 % of SL; D 19-20, A 10 with first anal-fin ray positioned below 9th dorsal-fin ray; upper and the lower jaws with few large teeth, 7 on the premaxilla, 6 on the dentary; pectoral radial plate long, its length 3.7-4.5 % of SL; number of myomeres 42 (30 + 11); first dorsal fin ray at myomere 20-21 Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schindler's large-toothed goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 30 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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