Vanderhorstia Stegauchenia
📖 Overview
Vanderhorstia Stegauchenia (Vanderhorstia stegauchenia), first described by Prokofiev, 2017 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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
The predorsal area and the base of the pectoral fins are fully covered with scales. In males, the first three rays of the first dorsal fin are significantly elongated. Both the second dorsal fin and the anal fin have nine branched rays each. The pectoral fins have 18-19 rays. It has 26 scales in a longitudinal row and six in a transverse row. The cheek displays a distinct pattern of genipores.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Vanderhorstia Stegauchenia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 73 - ? m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Vanderhorstia Stegauchenia.
🔍 Similar Species
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