Yellowfoot shrimpgoby
📖 Overview
Yellowfoot shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia phaeosticta), first described by Randall, Shao & Chen, 2007 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 2.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 8 to 20 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13. Characterized by having variable color, often pale grey to yellowish with row of large, diffuse blackish blotches on lower half of side; blue-edged yellow spots prominent on lower side between or on margin of blackish blotches; 6-7 diffuse, blackish saddles on back; head with yellow oblique bands; yellow pelvic fins with blue spots in adult ale; dorsal fin rays with short brown lines; prolonged filament formed by third dorsal spine, sometimes more than 50% SL in adult male; united pelvic fins, presence of well developed frenum; longitudinal scale series 46-52; circumpeduncular scales 11-12; cycloid body scales; head without scales except side of nape; greatest depth of body 5.8-6.5 in SL: ovate caudal fin, longer than head length .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowfoot shrimpgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 20 m . Tropical east Indian region (Sumatra eastward), south to New Caledonia; north to Ryukyu Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellowfoot shrimpgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
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