Sarah's fairygoby
📖 Overview
Sarah's fairygoby (Tryssogobius sarah) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 75 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11; Vertebrae: 26. Characterized by pearly grey to whitish head and body; yellowish first dorsal fin except thin blue anterior margin and broad blue zone basally with yellow stripe; bluish second dorsal fin with pair of yellow strips; translucent caudal fin with blue-edged yellow band across upper and lower lobe; bluish anal fin with midlateral yellow stripe ending at acute posterior tip of fin; white pelvic fins with bluish posterior tip; dorsal rays VI+I,10; anal rays I,11; pectoral rays 17-18; cheeks with single row of scales; depth of body at level of pelvic fins 4.6-5.1 in SL; relatively narrow first dorsal fin, pointed at tip; pelvic fins reaching slightly beyond origin of anal fin, tip pointed; scales in longitudinal scale series 24-26; transverse scale rows 7-8; median predorsal scales 6, progressively larger anteriorly; body scales ctenoid to below posterior part of first dorsal fin, cycloid anteriorly; gill rakers 3-4+10-14; vertebrae 26 .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sarah's fairygoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sarah's fairygoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sarah's fairygoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 50 - 75 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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