Orangebelly goby (Varicus marilynae)

Scientific name: Varicus marilynae Gilmore, 1979

The Orangebelly goby (Varicus marilynae) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Western Central Atlantic, continental waters off the east and west coasts of Florida.

Biology

Inhabit open sand or shell-hash bottom with scattered small rocks.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Varicus marilynae
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
1.8
Depth range
61–91 m (200–299 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 61 - 91 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: continental waters off the east and west coasts of Florida.
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.

Last updated