Cinta Goby
📖 Overview
This species typically occurs on brightly illuminated surfaces of either living Colpophyllia natans or algae encrusted covered coral remnants in shallow waters (3-8 m depth). Most specimens were observed not to move before an extremely close approach and once disturbed, individuals would move rapidly a short distance (less than 50 cm) across the substrate, before returning again to a stationary position. After repeated disturbances, these individuals would retreat into the cover of small holes, crevices or the underside of eroded corals. No feeding, cleaning and reproductive behaviors were observed .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the reddish orange blotches or broken bands on the head and the 13 reddish orange to dark brown bands found between the pectoral fin and caudal fin . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cinta Goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cinta Goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cinta Goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 8 m . Tropical; 21°N - 19°N, 97°W - 96°W known only from the western Gulf of Mexico reef systems within the Veracruz Marine Park.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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