Bullseye wriggler
📖 Overview
A benthic, inshore species, on the sandy fringe of coral reefs . Also found in rubble in lagoons and sheltered waters in 9-24 m (Ref 90102) and crevices close to the base of fringing reefs in the depth range of 1.5-16 m .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished by the following character: D2 usually I,11 (rarely I,12); A I,10-11; tongue rounded to truncate; posterior nostril with well-developed anterior flap . : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bullseye wriggler is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 24 m . Tropical East Africa to French Polynesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Barred Wriggler · Bullseye Wriggler |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Mon-yanagihaze · モンヤナギハゼ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 多紋峽塘鱧 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleotris polyzonatus | Klunzinger | 1871 | Synonym |
| Luzoneleotris nasugbua | Herre | 1938 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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