Cara Mengidentifikasi Okinawa Goby

Untuk mengidentifikasi Okinawa Goby (Gobiodon okinawae), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri Fisik

Bentuk tubuh

compressed

Warna

Uniform, bright yellow to golden-yellow across the entire body, including fins. Some individuals may exhibit very faint, almost imperceptible, darker vertical banding under certain conditions or stress, but this is not a prominent feature.

Jenis sisik

ctenoid

Posisi mulut

superior

Ciri khas

Small, compact body, Large, upward-pointing eyes, Thick, fleshy lips, Absence of scales on the head and nape, Fused pelvic fins forming a suction cup-like disc

Sirip punggung

Two dorsal fins; the first dorsal fin has 6 spines, and the second dorsal fin has 1 spine and 9-11 soft rays. The first dorsal fin is typically lower than the second.

Sirip ekor

Rounded caudal fin.

Sirip dada

Pectoral fins are relatively large and rounded, with 17-19 rays.

Sirip khas

Pelvic fins are fused into a disc-like structure, characteristic of gobies, used for clinging to coral branches.

Tips Identifikasi

1. 1

   Coloration

   Its uniform, bright yellow color is the most distinguishing feature, setting it apart from most other gobies.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   The compressed, somewhat stout body and large head are characteristic.

3. 3

   Habitat Association

   Always found nestled within the branches of live branching corals, particularly Acropora.

4. 4

   Size

   Small adult size, typically not exceeding 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) in total length.

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