Gobies
Microgobius gulosus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Gobiidae
Subfamilies
Amblyopinae Gobiinae Gobionellinae Oxudercinae Sicydiinae See also list of Gobiidae genera Image File history File links Clown goby (Microgobius gulosus) from the USGS first upload in en wikipedia on 28 February 2004 22:24 by Hadal File links The following pages link to this file: Goby ... Scientific classification or biological classification is a method by which biologists group and categorize species of organisms. ... Animalia redirects here. ... Typical Classes See below Chordates (phylum Chordata) are a group of animals that includes the vertebrates, together with several closely related invertebrates. ... Orders See text The Actinopterygii are the ray-finned fish. ... Families many, see text The Perciformes, also called the Percomorphi or Acanthopteri, include about 40% of all fish and are the largest order of vertebrates. ... Mudskippers are members of the subfamily Oxudercinae (tribe: Periophthalmini; Murdy, 1989), within the family Gobiidae (Gobies). ... This is a complete list of goby (Gobiidae) genera, numbering over 200 in all. ...

The gobies form the family Gobiidae, which is one of the largest families of fish, with more than 2,000 species in more than 200 genera.^[1] Most are relatively small, typically less than 10 cm (4 in) in length. Gobies include some of the smallest vertebrates in the world, like species of the genera Trimmaton and Pandaka, which are under 1 cm (3/8 in) long when fully grown. There are some large gobies, such as some species of the genera Gobioides or Periophthalmodon, that can reach over 30 cm (1 ft) in length, but that is exceptional. Although few are important as food for humans, they are of great significance as prey species for commercially important fish like cod, haddock, sea bass, and flatfish. Several gobies are also of interest as aquarium fish, such as the bumblebee gobies of the genus Brachygobius. In biological classification, family (Latin: familia, plural familiae) is 1) a rank or 2) a taxon in that rank. ... A giant grouper at the Georgia Aquarium Fish are aquatic vertebrates that are typically cold-blooded; covered with scales, and equipped with two sets of paired fins and several unpaired fins. ... In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biodiversity. ... For other uses of the word, please see Genus (disambiguation). ... the world is coming to the end!!!!! cod is going to eat up alive and do us hard up the emmm. ... Binomial name Melanogrammus aeglefinus (Linnaeus, 1758) The haddock or offshore hake is a marine fish distributed on both sides of the North Atlantic. ... Sea bass is a name shared by a large number of different species of fish, including: The Black sea bass (Centropristis striata, family Serranidae) is the common name of a species of fish whose range is eastern coast of the United States. ... Families Suborder Psettodoidei     Psettodidae Suborder Pleuronectoidei     Citharidae     Scophthalmidae (turbots)     Bothidae (lefteye flounders)     Pleuronectidae (righteye flounders)     Paralichthyidae (large-tooth flounders)     Achiropsettidae (southern flounders)     Samaridae Suborder Soleoidei     Soleidae (soles)     Achiridae (American soles)     Cynoglossidae (tonguefishes) The flatfish are an order (Pleuronectiformes) of ray-finned fish, also called the Heterosomata, sometimes classified as a... Brachygobius xanthozona, commonly known as the Bumblebee Goby, is a species of fish in the family Gobidae. ...

The most distinctive aspect of goby morphology are the fused pelvic fins that form a disc-shaped sucker. This sucker is functionally analogous to the dorsal fin sucker possessed by the remoras or the pelvic fin sucker of the lumpsuckers, but is anatomically distinct: these similarities are the product of convergent evolution. Gobies can often be seen using the sucker to adhere to rocks and corals, and in aquaria they will happily stick to glass walls of the tank as well. Fish anatomy is primarily governed by the physical characteristics of water, which is much denser than air, holds a relatively small amount of dissolved oxygen, and absorbs light more than does air. ... Dorsal Fin of the Orca A dorsal fin is a fin located on the backs of fishes, whales, dolphins and porpoises. ... Genera Echeneis Phtheiricthys Remora Remorina See text for species. ... Genera Aptocyclus Cyclopsis Cyclopteropsis Cyclopterus Eumicrotremus Lethotremus Lumpsuckers or Lumpfish are mostly small scorpaeniform marine fish of the family Cyclopteridae. ... In evolutionary biology, convergent evolution is the process whereby organisms not closely related, independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches. ... Extant Subclasses and Orders Alcyonaria    Alcyonacea    Helioporacea Zoantharia    Antipatharia    Corallimorpharia    Scleractinia    Zoanthidea [1][2]  See Anthozoa for details For other uses, see Coral (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Aquarium (disambiguation). ...

Gobies are primarily fish of shallow marine habitats including tide pools, coral reefs, and seagrass meadows; they are also very numerous in brackish water and estuarine habitats including the lower reaches of rivers, mangrove swamps, and salt marshes. A small number of gobies (unknown exactly, but in the low hundreds) are also fully adapted to freshwater environments. These include the Asian river gobies (Rhinogobius spp.), the Australian desert goby (Chlamydogobius eremius), and the European freshwater goby Padogobius bonelli. A tide pool on Gabriola Island, British Columbia showing ochre sea stars Tide pools (also tidal pools or rock pools) are rocky pools by oceans that are filled with seawater. ... Some of the biodiversity of a coral reef. ... Halophila johnsonii (Johnsons seagrass) in the coast of Florida Seagrass (or sea-grass in British English) are flowering plants from four plant families (Posidoniaceae, Zosteraceae, Hydrocharitaceae and Cymodoceaceae) that grow in the marine saline environment. ... Brackish redirects here. ... Estuaries and coastal waters are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, providing numerous ecological, economic, cultural, and aesthetic benefits and services. ... Mangrove swamps are a characteristic for the tropical and subtropical coasts. ... An Atlantic coastal salt marsh in Connecticut. ... For the village on the Isle of Wight, see Freshwater, Isle of Wight. ... Rhinogobius is a genus of primarily freshwater gobies native to tropical and temperate parts of Asia. ... Species See text. ...

Mudskippers

Main article: Mudskipper

Mudskippers are highly specialised members of the family, usually ascribed to the subfamily Oxudercinae. They are able to survive for extended periods on land through a combination of behavioural and physiological adaptations, including pectoral fins that act as simple legs; the ability to breathe through their skins (like frogs); and the digging of damp burrows to avoid drying out. Mudskippers live in tidal areas, particular on mudflats and in mangrove forests, and are only found in tropical and subtropical regions. Mudskippers are members of the olmeferous family Oxudercinae (tribe: Periophthalmini[1]), within the family Gobiidae (Gobies). ... Mudskippers are members of the subfamily Oxudercinae (tribe: Periophthalmini; Murdy, 1989), within the family Gobiidae (Gobies). ...

Symbiosis

Some marine gobies live in symbiosis with a shrimp.

Gobies sometimes form symbiotic relationships with other species.^[2] Some goby species live in symbiosis with burrowing shrimps. The shrimp maintains a burrow in the sand in which both the shrimp and the goby fish live. The shrimp has poor eyesight compared to the goby, but if it sees or feels the goby suddenly swim into the burrow, it will follow. The goby and shrimp keep in contact with each other, the shrimp using its antennae, and the goby flicking the shrimp with its tail when alarmed. These gobies are thus sometimes known as watchman gobies. Each party gains from this relationship: the shrimp gets a warning of approaching danger, and the goby gets a safe home and a place to lay its eggs. Download high resolution version (802x660, 166 KB)Goby fish and shrimp in front of their burrow. ... Download high resolution version (802x660, 166 KB)Goby fish and shrimp in front of their burrow. ... Meat Ants harvest Leaf Hoppers for their honey dew. ... Suborders Not necessary complete list: Aristeidae Penaeidae Sergestidae Sicyoniidae Solenoceridae Nematocarcinidae Atyidae Pasiphaeoidae Rhynocinetidae Campylonotidae Palaemonidae Alpheidae Ogyrididae Hippolytidae Proussidae Pandalidae Crangonidae True shrimp are small, swimming, decapod crustaceans usually classified in the suborder Natantia, found widely around the world in both fresh and salt water. ...

Another example of symbiosis is demonstrated by the neon gobies (Gobiosoma spp.). These gobies are known as "cleaner gobies", and remove parasites from the skin, fins, mouth, and gills of a wide variety of large fish. The most remarkable aspect of this symbiosis is that many of the fish that visit the cleaner gobies' cleaning station would otherwise treat such small fish as food (for example groupers and snappers). Again, this is a relationship where both parties gain: the gobies get a continual supply of food as big fish visit their cleaning stations, and the big fish leave the cleaning station healthier than they were when they arrived. A parasite is an organism that spends a significant portion of its life in or on the living tissue of a host organism and which causes harm to the host without immediately killing it. ... A cleaning station is a location where fish, and other marine life, congregate to be cleaned. ... Genera Acanthistius Alphestes Anyperidon Caprodon Cephalopholis Cromileptes Dermatolepis Epinephelus Gonioplectrus Gracila HypoplectrodesLiopropoma Mycteroperca Niphon Paranthias Plectropomus Saloptia Triso Variola For the computer program, see Grouper (Windows application). ... Genera Aphareus Aprion Apsilus Etelis Hemilutjanus Hoplopagrus Lipocheilus Lutjanus Macolor Ocyurus Paracaesio Pinjalo Pristipomoides Randallichthys Rhomboplites Symphorus Snapper can also refer to the Snapping turtle. ...

In aquaria

Two freshwater gobies, Rhinogobius duospilus, a hardy subtropical species that does well in aquaria.

Several species of goby are kept in aquaria.^[3] The bumblebee gobies, genus Brachygobius are perhaps the most widely traded examples, being small, colourful, and easy to care for. They need tropical, hard and alkaline freshwater or slightly brackish conditions to do well. Gobies are generally peaceful towards their tankmates though territorial among themselves. Since most are small and few are predatory towards other fishes, they usually make good community fishes. Typically, the main problem with gobies is feeding them: with a few exceptions, the small species kept in aquaria prefer live or frozen foods rather than flake, and they are not very good at competing with active species such as cichlids. It is often recommended that gobies be kept on their own or with peaceful surface dwelling species such as halfbeaks and guppies. Rhinogobius duospilus File links The following pages link to this file: Goby ... Rhinogobius duospilus File links The following pages link to this file: Goby ... Brachygobius xanthozona, commonly known as the Bumblebee Goby, is a species of fish in the family Gobidae. ... Brackish water is water that is saltier than fresh water, but not as salty as sea water. ... Community tanks are aquaria that are designed to contain more than one species of fish. ... Genera Apistogramma - Dwarf Cichlids Astronotus (Oscars) Boulengerochromis Cichlasoma - American Ciclids Crenicichla Pterophyllum - Freshwater Angelfish Symphysodon - Discus Teleogramma Tilapia Cichlids are a family of perciform fishes. ... Genera Arrhamphus Chriodorus Dermogenys Euleptorhamphus Hemirhamphodon Hemiramphus Hyporhamphus Melapedalion Nomorhamphus Oxyporhamphus Rhynchorhamphus Reporhamphus Tondanichthys Zenarchopterus Halfbeaks (family Hemiramphidae) are close relatives of the flyingfishes and members of the same order, the Beloniformes. ... Binomial name Poecilia reticulata Peters, 1859 Guppy standards The guppy (), also commonly known as guppie, is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species in the world. ...

See also

• Sleeper gobies are a closely-related family (Eleotridae) that lack the fused pelvic fin sucker typical of most gobies but are otherwise very similar in size, shape, and ecology.
• Blennies are a group of shallow water marine fish often confused with gobies.
• Dragonets are superficially similar to gobies and sometimes confused with them.

Genera ~35, see text The Sleeper gobies (Eleotridae) are a family of fish found predominantly in the found in the tropical Indo-Pacific. ... The common name blenny is ambiguous at best, as it has been applied to several families of perciform marine fishes all sharing similar morphology and behaviour. ... Genera Anaora Bathycallionymus Callionymus Calliurichthys Dactylopus Diplogrammus Draculo Eleutherochir Eocallionymus Foetorepus Minysynchiropus Neosynchiropus Paracallionymus Paradiplogrammus Protogrammus Pseudocalliurichthys Repomucenus Synchiropus Dragonets are small perciform marine fish of the diverse family Callionymidae (from the Greek kallis, beautiful and onyma, name). Found mainly in the tropical waters of the western Indo-Pacific, the...

References

1. ^ "Gobiidae". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. January 2006 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2006.
2. ^ G. S. Helfman, B. B. Colette & D. E. Facey (1997). "Chapter 21: Fishes as social animals", The Diversity of Fishes. Blackwell. ISBN 0-86542-256-7. 
3. ^ Frank Schäfer (2005). Brackish-Water Fishes. Aqualog. ISBN 3-936027-82-X (English), ISBN 3-936027-81-1 (German). 

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External links

• More Goby Information
• Gobioid Research Institute
• Themudskipper.org: a website on mudskippers
• Mudskipper & Goby Page for aquarists
• Article on cleaner gobies in aquaria
• Brackish Water Aquarium FAQ entry on gobies

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