Typhlogobius
californiensis
Steindachner, 1879
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Family:
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Gobiidae
(Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
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Order:
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Perciformes
(perch-likes)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Blind goby |
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Max. size:
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8.3 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 2850) |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine
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Climate: |
subtropical |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
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Eastern Pacific: San Simeon Point in central California, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico.
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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.
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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