actor coral goby
| Scientific name | Gobiodon histrio |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Valenciennes |
| Year of description | 1837 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Gobiodon |
Introduction
Gobiodon histrio, commonly known as actor coral goby, is a little salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size3.5 cm
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Patternmultiple
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size3.5 cm
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Patternmultiple
How to recognize the actor coral goby ?
The actor coral goby measures between 3 and 3.5 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and vert body. The also has rouge multiple.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The actor coral goby is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
The actor coral 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.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Hermaphroditeprotandric
The actor coral goby is a fish ovipare. This fish always born male. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become female, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protandrous type.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth2 - 15 m
Biotope presentation
The actor coral goby is most often found at a depth between 2m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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