Bigfin shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Found on sandy-muddy bottoms. Observed associating with snapping shrimps . Also found in silty sand bottoms, often on slopes in 20-40 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 12; Vertebrae: 26. Presence of longitudinal yellow line on middle of cheek; yellow or brownish line from above middle of maxilla to lower part of cheek; oblique yellow line on occiput behind eye; orange line between maxilla and lachrymal; three transverse yellow line on flank; predorsal with 17-18 scales; cheek and opercle naked; occiput and pectoral base scaled ; characterized further by having elevated first dorsal fin, without filaments; united pelvic fins, presence of well developed frenum; longitudinal scale series 30-39; head without scales except nape; predorsal scales 9-18;ctenoid scales covering body except cycloid anteriorly; greatest depth of body 4.8-6.0 in SL; rounded caudal fin, longer than head length .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigfin shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 110 m , usually 20 - 40 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ctenogobius macropteryx | Franz | 1910 | Synonym |
| Gobius macropteryx | Franz | 1910 | Synonym |
| Rhinogobius macropteryx | Franz | 1910 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bigfin shrimpgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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