Spotcheek goby (Lythrypnus rhizophora)

Scientific name: Lythrypnus rhizophora Heller & Snodgrass, 1903

Spotcheek goby (Lythrypnus rhizophora)

The Spotcheek goby (Lythrypnus rhizophora) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Cocos Island and the Galapagos Islands.

Biology

Prefers rocky substrata where it may be observed "perched" on a rock or cliff face, or protruding from a crevice. Does not form large aggregations. Preys upon various benthic invertebrates but will "grab" small planktonic organisms that continually drift in the current and surge.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lythrypnus rhizophora
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.4
Depth range
1–20 m (3–66 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Cocos Island and the Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
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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