The bluespotted goby

bluespotted goby

Scientific name	Asterropteryx semipunctata
Descriptor	Rüppell
Year of description	1830
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Gobiidae
Genus	Asterropteryx

Introduction

Asterropteryx semipunctata, commonly known as bluespotted goby, is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

5 cm
Maximum size

6 cm
Pattern

ponctuations

Average size

5 cm
Maximum size

6 cm
Pattern

ponctuations

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

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

living in a group or alone
territorial

Yes
Way of living

diurnal

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

Reproduction

ovipare

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?

Origin

Persian Gulf Great Barrier Reef Philippine Sea Indonesian seas East Indian Ocean Western Tropical Pacific Ocean

islands

Hawaii New Caledonia French Polynesia

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

24 - 29 °C
Depth

1 - 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.

Species of the same biotope

valentini's sharpnose puffer Tetraodontidae

To go further

Species of the same family

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