Chinstripe goby
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore and enters brackish and fresh water along the upper tidal zone of rivers . Larvae spend time in the marine zooplankton and as juveniles, about 135 days old, recruit to freshwater streams where they undergo rapid growth and morphological changes neceassary for upstream migration to the adult habitat . Marketed fresh in mixed catches .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Scales on predorsal midline 13-20, usually 15-18; scales in horizontal series 46 to 51, usually 48-49; breast scaled; belly anteriorly with small naked patch next to pelvic base .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chinstripe goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Benthic spawner.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical West Pacific: east African coast and offshore islands to Indonesia and western Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awaous genivittatus | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Chonophorus genivittatus | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Gobius genivittatus | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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