161 observationsLeast Concern
Redhead Goby
Elacatinus puncticulatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gobiiformes ›Family: Gobiidae ›Genus: Elacatinus
About
Elacatinus puncticulatus is a species of goby from the eastern central Pacific Ocean, where it is found on reefs from the Gulf of California to Ecuador. This species occurs at depths ranging from 1 to 21m, and usually in association with the sea urchin Eucidaris thouarsii. The size of the goby varies depending on sex, with females being typically smaller than males, and their geographical location as well as their role as a cleaner goby also
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Redhead Goby is Elacatinus puncticulatus.
- The Redhead Goby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Redhead Goby belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Redhead Goby belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Redhead Goby belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Redhead Goby belongs to the order Gobiiformes.
- Redhead Goby belongs to the family Gobiidae.
- Redhead Goby belongs to the genus Elacatinus.