Barebreast goby
📖 Overview
A cryptic species occurring on sandy bottoms . Found over sand in shallow littoral areas to about 20 m depth . Buries its body in the sand, uses first dorsal fin for display and possibly as a lure to attract prey .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barebreast goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous ; depth range 1 - 20 m . Subtropical; 25°S - 27°S South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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