Dollfus' goby

📖 Overview

Dollfus' goby (Vanneaugobius dollfusi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 65 and 115 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Distinguished by the following characteristics: Fins (n = 28) DI VI; D2 1/9-10 (9:1, 10: 27); A 1/9; P 15- 17(15:2, 16: 12, 17: 14); C (branched rays) 14- 15(14: 12, 15:5, d: 11); V 1/5, separate; first spine of Dl longest, very prominent in males which may, depressed, reach the D2 8; scales (n = 28) ctenoid, breast cycloid; LL 26 - 29 (26: 4, 27: 10, 28: 10, 29: 4); TR 7 - 8 (7: 11, 8: 8, d: 11); uppermost and lower most scales on caudal fin origin more or less elongated, of triangular shape with pointed posterior tip and long ctenii which decrease in size towards tip of scale .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dollfus' goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dollfus' goby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dollfus' goby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 65 - 115 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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