Twostripe goby
📖 Overview
A relatively rare species occurring singly but usually in pairs over silty flat sand patches, or rubble substrates; a mound-building species. Adults are usually found on outer reefs at the bottom of coral or rocky drop-offs, rarely in lagoons. They feed on small burrowing animals by sifting mouthfuls of sand. Monogamous . Eggs hatched 2 days after spawning in aquaria; 35 days after, the larvae reached 5.25 mm.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11. Characterized by pale grey body color with broad white midlateral stripe bordered by pair of black to brownish stripes; first dorsal fin with large black spot; truncate to slightly emarginate caudal fin, ray above and below central three rays prolonged as filament in adult; length of caudal fin 2.4-5.0 in SL; longitudinal scale series 127-146; ctenoid body scales except cycloid on abdomen; head or midline of nape without scales; in adult, cycloid scales extending forward on side of nape to above middle of operculum; base of pectoral fin and prepelvic area scaled in adult; depth of body 5.0 in SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Twostripe goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Twostripe goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and social .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 1 - 45 m , usually 1 - 30 m . Tropical; 22°C - 27°C ; 44°N - 29°S, 32°E - 138°W West Pacific: southern Red Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small burrowing animals by sifting mouthfuls of sand
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Twostripe goby is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 138 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Twostripe goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? helsdingenii | Bleeker | 1858 | Homotypic |
| Calleleotris helsdingenii | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
| Eleotriodes helsdingeni | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
| Valenciennea heldsdingenii | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
| Valenciennesia helsdingenii | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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