Vertical hover goby (Parioglossus verticalis)

Scientific name: Parioglossus verticalis Rennis & Hoese, 1985

The Vertical hover goby (Parioglossus verticalis) is a marine fish of the family Ptereleotridae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, Pohnpei, Caroline Islands.

Biology

Dorsal spines: 7; Dorsal soft rays: 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 17. SL to 21 mm or greater.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Parioglossus verticalis
Family
Ptereleotridae (Dartfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
0–2 m (0–7 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 2 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Pohnpei, Caroline Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

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

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