Family : Gobiidae (Gobies) , subfamily: Gobiinae
Order : Perciformes  (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name :
Fish Name : Istigobius perspicillatus
Max size : 10.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 48637)
Environment : reef-associated ; depth range 1 - 5 m
Climate : tropical; 24°N - 35°S
Global Importance :
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)Distribution : Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific: India, Thailand, and the three coasts of Australia.
Diagnosis : Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 26-26. Upper pectoral fin rays entire. Predorsal cycloid scales 12-16; trunk, ctenoid. 1-2 rows of scales on antero-dorsal portion of operculum. Body whitish-yellow. 2nd dorsal fin with 3 longitudinal rows of short lines; pelvic and anal fins of female not as heavily pigmented as in males; pectorals clear, base with spots. Sexual dimorphism exists in fins' degree of pigmentation and length.
Biology : Found in areas with rocky bottom, or in patchy reef, sand, and rubble areas, Ref. 48637
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator :
Main Ref : Murdy, E.O. and D.F. Hoese. 1985. (Ref. 420)

India country information
Common Names : [ No common name ]
Status : native
Salinity : brackish, marine
Uses : no uses