Dorsalspot shrimpgoby

📖 Overview

The alpheid Alpheus cf rapacida is the symbiotic snapping shrimp that shares the burrows with this species in both Papua New Guinea and Majuro . Found in estuaries, lagoons and sheltered reefs (Ref 90102).

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D VI-I, 17; A I, 18; pectoral rays 18; scales in longitudinal series 78; scales absent on head, nape, or prepectoral area; body elongate, its depth 6.6 in SL; dorsal spines progressively longer to fourth, 4.05 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 male with bluish body color, white abdomen, head and body covered with yellow spots, blue mid-dorsal stripe on head, yellow spotting on dorsal fin; female similar to male except for having irregular dark spots on first dorsal fin and yellow streaks instead of spotting; united pelvic fins, presence of well developed frenum; body covered with cycloid scales anteriorly, ctenoid posteriorly .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dorsalspot shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dorsalspot shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dorsalspot shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 20 - 38 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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