scribbled goby
| Scientific name | Awaous guamensis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Valenciennes |
| Year of description | 1837 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Awaous |
Introduction
Awaous guamensis, commonly known as scribbled goby, is a fresh water, brackish water and salt water fish from the Great Barrier Reef.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size16 cm
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Maximum size24 cm
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Mimicryplants
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Patternmottling
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Average size16 cm
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Maximum size24 cm
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Mimicryplants
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the scribbled goby ?
The scribbled goby measures around 16 cm. The dominant males can however reach 24 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and beige body. The also has noir mottling.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The scribbled goby is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
The scribbled 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 qui pond sur substrat caché
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Migratory speciesYes
The scribbled goby is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché. This species is amphidromous. It gives birth to larvae in fresh water which are immediately carried by the current of the rivers to the sea. These develop in salt water until a juvenile stage and then migrate from the sea to the interior of the land to continue their growth. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature10 - 23 °C
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Depth1 - 3 m
Biotope presentation
The scribbled goby is most often found at a depth between 1m and 3m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Species of the same family