Dr. Klaus M. Stiefel, Philippinen
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Bathygobius cyclopterus is a demersal groundfish with a stocky, brown-marbled body, fringed upper pectoral fin rays, and fused pelvic fins that form a suction cup, allowing the goby to maintain a firm grip even in somewhat turbulent water.
As an adaptable bottom-dweller, Bathygobius cyclopterus inhabits tidal pools and rocky areas, snatching up small crustaceans, worms, and algae.
The goby’s head and body are dark with irregular whitish spotting, but its ventral side is whitish with many small melanophores.
A pale-black spot is visible on the caudal peduncle, extending along both sides across the dorsal region.
Several whitish spots are present on the cheeks and at the base of the pectoral fins.
All fins are semi-transparent; the first dorsal fin has a dark brown line, and the second dorsal fin, the pectoral fins, and the caudal fin are moderately brown-spotted.
The anal fin and the pelvic fin disc feature dark melanophores.
In breeding trials, goby larvae were successfully reared on Artemia nauplii and artificial feed from Del Marine Food.
Synonyms:
Bathygobius crassiceps (Jordan & Seale, 1906) · unaccepted
Bathygobius laoe Roxas & Ablan, 1940 · unaccepted
Bathygobius mearnsi (Evermann & Seale, 1906) · unaccepted
Bathygobius nox (Bleeker, 1851) · unaccepted
Gobius cyclopterus Valenciennes, 1837 · unaccepted
Gobius nox Bleeker, 1851 · unaccepted
Gobius variabilis Steindachner, 1901 · unaccepted
Gobius varius Steindachner, 1901 · unaccepted
Mapo crassiceps Jordan & Seale, 1906 · unaccepted
Mapo mearnsi Evermann & Seale, 1906 · unaccepted
As an adaptable bottom-dweller, Bathygobius cyclopterus inhabits tidal pools and rocky areas, snatching up small crustaceans, worms, and algae.
The goby’s head and body are dark with irregular whitish spotting, but its ventral side is whitish with many small melanophores.
A pale-black spot is visible on the caudal peduncle, extending along both sides across the dorsal region.
Several whitish spots are present on the cheeks and at the base of the pectoral fins.
All fins are semi-transparent; the first dorsal fin has a dark brown line, and the second dorsal fin, the pectoral fins, and the caudal fin are moderately brown-spotted.
The anal fin and the pelvic fin disc feature dark melanophores.
In breeding trials, goby larvae were successfully reared on Artemia nauplii and artificial feed from Del Marine Food.
Synonyms:
Bathygobius crassiceps (Jordan & Seale, 1906) · unaccepted
Bathygobius laoe Roxas & Ablan, 1940 · unaccepted
Bathygobius mearnsi (Evermann & Seale, 1906) · unaccepted
Bathygobius nox (Bleeker, 1851) · unaccepted
Gobius cyclopterus Valenciennes, 1837 · unaccepted
Gobius nox Bleeker, 1851 · unaccepted
Gobius variabilis Steindachner, 1901 · unaccepted
Gobius varius Steindachner, 1901 · unaccepted
Mapo crassiceps Jordan & Seale, 1906 · unaccepted
Mapo mearnsi Evermann & Seale, 1906 · unaccepted
