Cinta Goby (Elacatinus redimiculus)

Species facts

Scientific name

Elacatinus redimiculus

Family

Gobiidae (Gobies)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like fish)

Class

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Maximum length

1.7

Depth range

3–8 m (10–26 ft)

Environment

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 8 m

Climate

Tropical

Distribution

Western Atlantic: known only from the western Gulf of Mexico reef systems within the Veracruz Marine Park. Specimens were observed on reefs as far north as Isla De Lobos (21?29.36'N, 97?13.53'W) and south to Isla Verde off Veracruz (19?11.88'N, 96?04.12'W).

Conservation status (IUCN)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Uses

Fisheries:

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)