Yellownose prawn-goby
📖 Overview
Observed to hover 1 to 4 cm above the entrance of its burrow, in sand or sand and rubble substrate. Usually seen in pairs with alpheid shrimps. Occurs in deep coastal slopes and sand flats, usually in depth over 20 meters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 26. Eyes and mouth large. Angle of jaws 20-30 degrees. Heads pores absent. Scales on thorax and pectoral base absent to few small ones. Longitudinal scale series 75-92, transverse 19-23. Anterior part of head bright yellow; adults with dark head band ending on lower margin of preoperculum. 1st to 4th dorsal spines prolonged in adults; 2nd dorsal fin light blue with fine reticulum of yellow. Pectoral fins pointed. Palatine with tooth-like projections. Median predorsal region naked.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellownose prawn-goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellownose prawn-goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Yellownose prawn-goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 45 m , usually 20 - 45 m . Tropical; 21°C - 27°C ; 35°N - 30°S Indian Ocean (Ref.
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⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Yellownose prawn-goby is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellownose prawn-goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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