Lanceolate shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Inhabits fine carbonate sand bottoms of well-protected lagoons . Found in coastal bays and estuaries on sand or muddy substrates to 25 meters depth . Also found in lagoons and sheltered bays in 10-25 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12. Characterized by pale grey to whitish body color; several large brown spots on middle of side; back and side interspersed with brown mottling; posterior margin of first dorsal fin with pair of pale-edged black spots; united pelvic fins, well developed frenum present; longitudinal scale series 54-58; posterior body with ctenoid scales, becoming cycloid anteriorly; head without scales; greatest depth of body 5.5-6.4 in SL; lanceolate caudal fin, a little longer than head length; reduced posterior oculoscapular sensory canal, single pore (H') present .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lanceolate shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 25 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lanceolate shrimpgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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