Bella goby
📖 Overview
Occurs in areas with rubble, rock and sand bottoms of coastal reefs in 12-35 m. Solitary or in pairs . Feeds on small invertebrates particularly copepods.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. Characterized by pale grey body color with yellowish snout; 2-3 blue stripes on cheek; dorsal fin with yellow filaments; adult male has black throat and mouth; second to fourth dorsal spines produced into prolonged filaments in adult; rhomboid caudal fin; caudal length 2.8-3.4 in SL; longitudinal scale series 76-81; ctenoid body scales except cycloid on abdomen; head or midline of nape without scales; cycloid scales extending forward on side of nape to above middle of operculum in adult; scaled pectoral fin base and prepelvic area; depth of body 4.7-5.1 in SL .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bella goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bella goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bella goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 35 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates particularly copepods
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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