Frecklefin goby
📖 Overview
Found on clear, shallow bottoms with coral formations, principally in oceanic, insular areas . Occupies burrows created by the chiton (Choneplax lata) burrows in red coralline algae at shallow depths, usually less than 1 meter .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Frecklefin goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 10 m . Tropical Recorded from the Gulf of Honduras (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Frecklefin Goby |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Gobio De Aieta Pecosa · Gobio de aleta pecosa |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Frecklefin goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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