Blacktail goby
Ptereleotris heteroptera
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Saltwater
Overview
Blacktail goby (Ptereleotris heteroptera) is a marine fish of the family Microdesmidae, in the order Gobiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 14 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–80 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 14,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 5-80m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
5-80m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Gobiiformes |
| Famille | Microdesmidae |
| Espèces | Ptereleotris heteroptera |
Foire aux questions
How big does Blacktail goby get?
Blacktail goby can grow up to 14.0 cm long.
Where is Blacktail goby found?
Neritic, coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Blacktail goby belong to?
Blacktail goby (Ptereleotris heteroptera) belongs to the family Microdesmidae in the order Gobiiformes.
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