Longfin shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Longfin shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia longimanus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11. Distinguished by the following characters: 11 segmented rays on second dorsal fin; 30-31 longitudinal scale count; single predorsal scale; 8-9 transverse scale count from origin of second dorsal fin backward and downward to anal-fin base; pectoral-fin base scaled; anterior 3 spines of first dorsal fin greatly prolonged and filamentous, extending posteriorly to a little beyond base of seventh segmented ray of second dorsal fin; caudal fin long, lanceolate; in preservative, cheek, operculum and nape with several pale spots; a series of 4 dusky blotches on side of body .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longfin shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Longfin shrimpgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 118 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longfin Shrimpgoby |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius longimanus | Weber | 1909 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet — be the first to log one!
View all observations for Longfin shrimpgoby ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.