Allen's glidergoby
📖 Overview
Inhabits very silty to muddy sand patches near rocks and corals. Occurs only in turbid near-shore reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. Feeds on small invertebrates, particularly copepods by sifting sand.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Allen's glidergoby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Allen's glidergoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 9 m. Tropical Central Pacific: known only from northern Australia, from Shark Bay, Western Australia to Decapolis Reef, Queensland.
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates, particularly copepods by sifting sand
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Allen's glidergoby.
🔍 Similar Species
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