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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Bella shrimpgoby

Vanderhorstia belloides Randall, 2007
Max Length
4.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
12–25 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bella shrimpgoby is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Vanderhorstia belloides
Authority
Randall, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.8 cm
Depth Range
12–25 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D VI-I, 16; A I, 17; pectoral rays 18; scales in longitudinal series 66-68; scales on head, nape, or prepectoral area absent; body elongate, depth 6.6 in SL; dorsal spines progressively longer to sixth, 3.95 in SL; caudal fin pointed and moderately long, 3.0 in SL; pectoral fins reaching to above anus, 3.8 in SL; pelvic fins not reaching anus, 4.65 in SL ; characterized further by pale grey body color; breast and abdomen white; anterior body below first dorsal fin with relatively large oval yellow spots, smaller and denser yellow spots posteriorly on side; cheek and operculum with orange spots; yellow bands/ spots on dorsal fin; broad dusky stripe across middle of anal fin; bluish streaks on caudal fin; plain whitish pelvic fins; united pelvic fins, presence of well developed frenum; cycloid scales covering body anteriorly, ctenoid posteriorly .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bella shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bella shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bella shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 12 - 25 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
4.8cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
16
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
17

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall, 2007

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