Amblygobius albimaculatus (Rüppell, 1830)

Butterfly goby

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Gobiidae \| Gobiinae
Synonyms	Gobius albimaculatus, Gobius papilio, Gobius quinqueocellatus, ... more
Common names	Tailspot goby, Bia, 白条钝鰕虎鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Maugé, L.A. 1986. (Ref. 4343)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 18.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2798)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 30°C (Ref. 27115)

Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa south to Durban (South Africa), including most islands in the western Indian Ocean islands; Indonesia, Australia and South Pacific islands. Also known from Japan and Philippines (Ref. 2798).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Males with 3 black spots near base of 2nd dorsal fin and round spots on cheek; females with brown-edged band from upper lip to upper operculum (Ref. 2798).

Epibenthic and littoral, entering estuaries and lagoons (Ref. 4343). Usually seen in pairs, hovering a short distance above the substratum. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). t builds its burrow in sand or silty sand by moving out mouthfuls of sediment (Ref. 11441).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (37 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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