Valenciennea strigata (Broussonet, 1782)

Blueband goby

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Gobiidae \| Gobiinae
Synonyms	Gobius strigatus, Eleotriodes strigatus, Valenciennea strigata arcusbranchiae, ... more
Common names	Golden-head sleeper-goby, Sleeper goby, Blue-streak goby, ... more

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Main reference

Hoese, D.F. and H.K. Larson. 1994. (Ref. 8527)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 18.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2798); max. reported age: 1 years (Ref. 56281)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m (Ref. 48637), usually 1 - 6 m (Ref. 8527)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 30°N - 32°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Tuamoto Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Sydney, Australia, including Lord Howe Island.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 16 - 19. Curved bar from below eye to opercle (Ref. 2798).

Common in clear outer lagoon and seaward reefs, over hard bottoms as well as over sand and rubble. Typical along reef-crests in depths of 1-6 m, but has also been collected from depths of 24 m. Usually seen in pairs, hovering near their burrow. Monogamous (Ref. 52884, 48637). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates, fishes, and fish eggs by sifting mouthfuls of sand.


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)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Fec = 60,488)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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