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Black Goby
Gobius niger
Striped Goby
Asterropteryx striata
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Found in
- 19 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownblue
- Body shape
- Elongated
- Pattern
- Horizontal markings
Asterropteryx striata is a species of marine fish in the family Gobiidae.
Description
This fish is a small size that can reach a maximum size of 2.3 cm length. This tiny sea goby is hardly noticeable against the background of sandy soil - its usual habitat. Above the midline of the body, it has a dark stripe, on the body and fins - rows of blue-blue dots.
Distribution
It is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific area.
Habitat
It inhabits rubble bottoms in lagoons and sheltered coastal reefs. Typically hovers a short distance above the bottom. Solitary or in small group. It feeds on small benthic invertebrates, zooplankton, depths of 5-30 meters.
Similar species
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Blotched Goby
Fusigobius inframaculatus
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Bluedot Goby
Asterropteryx ensifera
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Bluestreak Goby
Valenciennea strigata
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Broad-banded Shrimpgoby
Amblyeleotris periophthalmus
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Candycane Dwarfgoby
Trimma cana
Questions
Is Striped Goby dangerous?
Striped Goby has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Striped Goby?
How deep does Striped Goby live?
Striped Goby can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.
