Rusty goby (Priolepis hipoliti)

Scientific name: Priolepis hipoliti Metzelaar, 1922

The Rusty goby (Priolepis hipoliti) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, southern Florida, USA and Bahamas to northern South America.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9. Orange-red with poorly defined, dusky vertical bars. Usual color dull orange with narrow light bluish gray bars (8 on body including one at caudal base); median fins with rows of small orange spots.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Priolepis hipoliti
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Depth range: 1–130 m (3–427 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 130 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bahamas to northern South America.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)