bluespotted goby
| Scientific name | Asterropteryx semipunctata |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Rüppell |
| Year of description | 1830 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Asterropteryx |
Introduction
Asterropteryx semipunctata, commonly known as bluespotted goby, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size5 cm
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Maximum size6 cm
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Patternponctuations
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Average size5 cm
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Maximum size6 cm
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize the bluespotted goby ?
The bluespotted goby measures between 5 and 6 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and blanc body. The also has bleu ponctuations.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The bluespotted goby is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The bluespotted goby is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The bluespotted goby is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth1 - 20 m
Biotope presentation
The bluespotted goby is most often found at a depth between 1m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
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Translation
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Tags
#Gobiidae
#Asterropteryx
#barrière de corail
#fonds rocheux
#fonds vaseux
#lagon
#platier
#zones côtières troubles
#zones d'algues et de détritus végétaux
#Persian Gulf
#Great Barrier Reef
#Philippine Sea
#Indonesian seas
#East Indian Ocean
#Western Tropical Pacific Ocean
#Hawaii
#New Caledonia
#French Polynesia
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