Blind goby (Typhlogobius californiensis) fish species and information / pictures of Blind goby - Typhlogobius californiensis

Blind goby (Typhlogobius californiensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Typhlogobius californiensis

Common Name
Blind goby

Biology
Usually found under rocks in shallow water or surf; sandy areas among rocks in kelp beds, and holes in rocks. Occurs from intertidal areas to 15 m depth. Usually spends most of its life inside a ghost shrimp's burrow which it shares with its host. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Parents guard the eggs which are found attached to the walls of burrows (Ref. 56079). Also survives well in captivity.

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 1879
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Gobies (Gobiidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: San Simeon Point in central California, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
8.3 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (20 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated