Pelagic goby
📖 Overview
Usually found offshore but was also recorded from shore pools . Found in shoals . Juveniles epipelagic, adults migrate to deeper waters, and large adults are only recorded from demersal trawls . Feeds on phytoplankton and preyed upon by fishes, penguins, Cape cormorants, and fur seals . Although targeted by purse seines, it may also be caught incidentally in trawls . Prefer cooler waters of 11° to 15°C .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Fins dusky to black in color . Presence of two name-bearing chin barbels .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pelagic goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 340 m . Subtropical; 11°C - 15°C ; 16°S - South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
phytoplankton and preyed upon by fishes, penguins, Cape cormorants, and fur seals (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius bibarbatus | von Bonde | 1923 | Synonym |
| Nematogobius bibarbatus | von Bonde | 1923 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pelagic goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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