New Zealand black goby (Gobiopsis atrata)

Scientific name: Gobiopsis atrata Griffin, 1933

The New Zealand black goby (Gobiopsis atrata) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, endemic to New Zealand.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Uniformly dark brown or black with irregular markings on head and operculum and a conspicuous white semi-circular marking on shoulder at base of pectoral fin. Larger individuals mottled with irregular blotches on head and body. Pectoral, pelvic and anal fins becoming paler distally.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gobiopsis atrata
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.5
Depth range
0–30 m (0–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 30 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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