Native Animals
Glossogobius circumspectus
Circumspect Flat-head Goby
LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2019
Taxonomy
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Specific Epithetcircumspectus (Macleay, 1883)
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Synonym
- Gobius circumspectus Macleay, 1883
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Common Name
- Circumspect Flat-head Goby (English)
- Circumspect Goby (English)
- Mangrove Flathead Goby (English)
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ResidentialNative
The taxonomic status is pending for approval
Description
This species is called Circumspect Flat-head Goby. It has elongated and compressed body; slightly depressed head; united medially pelvic fins; sensory canals and pores present on head and numerous transverse rows of sensory papillae on cheek. Its head and body are beige and darkened dorsally; body with midlateral series of five dusky blotches as well as many faint irregular dusky lines and spots. It can be found in lower reaches of large rivers, mangroves and brackish estuaries.
Assessment
| Year Published | Assessment | Red List Category | Version |
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| 2019 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Least Concern (LC)
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3.1 |
Specimen
| Collection Center | Dried | Live | Slide | Wet | Total | |
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| 3 |
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References
Book
- Matsunuma, M., Motomura, H., Matsuura, K., Shazili, N.A.M. & Ambak, M.A. (2011). Fishes of Terengganu: East Coast of Malay Peninsula, Malaysia. National Museum of Nature and Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Kagoshima Universiti Museum, Malaysia. pp. ix+251.
Acknowledgements :- Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Mrs. Noratikah Binti Ab. Manaf, Ms. Nurfadzilah Bt Azmi, Ms. Nursyafiqa Madzlen & Ms. Siti Zubaidah Binti Abdul Latif
Species Citation :- Glossogobius circumspectus. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/23724. [Retrieved 06 June 2023].
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