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The goby Tigrigobius redimiculus is endemic to the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, where it occurs from the reefs in the state of Veracruz to Alacranes Reef on the central Campeche Bank.
Tigrigobius redimiculus is often observed on massive coral heads in very shallow water.
Brief description:
The body is translucent straw-colored, the head pinkish, with reddish spots and lines.
2 thin red-orange bars run across the back of the neck, the rear bar extends to the base of the breast.
There are 13 thin greenish-brown bars (with much wider clear spaces between them) on the body and at the base of the tail.
Two large black spots can be seen on the white belly.
Etymology:
The species name "redimiculus", refers to ribbons that were sometimes attached to the side of a headdress, and then passed over the shoulders to drape on either side of the chest, or decoratively braided or plaited into the hair.
We use this name as an adjective to describe the reddish-orange bands or "ribbons" that run across the nape and anterior rump of this goby. aThe common name, "cinta" is Spanish for "ribbon".
Elacatinus redimiculus typically lives on brightly lit surfaces of either live Colpophyllia natans or on algae-encrusted coral remains in shallow waters
Once disturbed, the animals quickly moved a short distance (less than 50 cm) across the substrate before returning to a stationary position.
After repeated disturbances, the animals retreated to the cover of small holes, crevices or the underside of mounds.
Feeding behavior was not observed, although it can be assumed to be similar to that of other Tigrigobius species.
No cleaning or reproductive behavior was observed.
Tigrigobius redimiculus is often observed on massive coral heads in very shallow water.
Brief Description:
Body is translucent straw color, head pinkish, with reddish spots and lines.
2 thin red-orange bars run across the nape of the neck, the posterior bar extending to the base of the breast.
On the body and at the base of the tail are, 13 thin greenish-brown bars (with much wider distinct spaces).
Two large black spots can be seen on the white belly.
Elacatinus redimiculus typically lives on brightly lit surfaces of either live Colpophyllia natans or algae encrusted coral debris in shallow waters
Once disturbed, the animals quickly moved a short distance (less than 50 cm) across the substrate before returning to a stationary position.
After repeated disturbance, animals retreated to the cover of small holes, crevices, or the underside of mounds.
Feeding behavior was not observed, although it can be assumed to be similar to that of other Tigrigobius species.
No cleaning or reproductive behavior was noted.
Etymology:
The species name "redimiculus", refers to bands that were sometimes attached to the side of a headdress, and then passed over the shoulders to drape on either side of the chest, or decoratively braided into or in the hair.
We use this name as an adjective to dascribe the reddish-orange bands or "ribbons" that stretch across the neck and anterior trunk of this goby.
The common name, "cinta" is Spanish for "band."
Synonym: Elacatinus redimiculus Taylor & Akins, 2007
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Tigrigobius redimiculus is often observed on massive coral heads in very shallow water.
Brief description:
The body is translucent straw-colored, the head pinkish, with reddish spots and lines.
2 thin red-orange bars run across the back of the neck, the rear bar extends to the base of the breast.
There are 13 thin greenish-brown bars (with much wider clear spaces between them) on the body and at the base of the tail.
Two large black spots can be seen on the white belly.
Etymology:
The species name "redimiculus", refers to ribbons that were sometimes attached to the side of a headdress, and then passed over the shoulders to drape on either side of the chest, or decoratively braided or plaited into the hair.
We use this name as an adjective to describe the reddish-orange bands or "ribbons" that run across the nape and anterior rump of this goby. aThe common name, "cinta" is Spanish for "ribbon".
Elacatinus redimiculus typically lives on brightly lit surfaces of either live Colpophyllia natans or on algae-encrusted coral remains in shallow waters
Once disturbed, the animals quickly moved a short distance (less than 50 cm) across the substrate before returning to a stationary position.
After repeated disturbances, the animals retreated to the cover of small holes, crevices or the underside of mounds.
Feeding behavior was not observed, although it can be assumed to be similar to that of other Tigrigobius species.
No cleaning or reproductive behavior was observed.
Tigrigobius redimiculus is often observed on massive coral heads in very shallow water.
Brief Description:
Body is translucent straw color, head pinkish, with reddish spots and lines.
2 thin red-orange bars run across the nape of the neck, the posterior bar extending to the base of the breast.
On the body and at the base of the tail are, 13 thin greenish-brown bars (with much wider distinct spaces).
Two large black spots can be seen on the white belly.
Elacatinus redimiculus typically lives on brightly lit surfaces of either live Colpophyllia natans or algae encrusted coral debris in shallow waters
Once disturbed, the animals quickly moved a short distance (less than 50 cm) across the substrate before returning to a stationary position.
After repeated disturbance, animals retreated to the cover of small holes, crevices, or the underside of mounds.
Feeding behavior was not observed, although it can be assumed to be similar to that of other Tigrigobius species.
No cleaning or reproductive behavior was noted.
Etymology:
The species name "redimiculus", refers to bands that were sometimes attached to the side of a headdress, and then passed over the shoulders to drape on either side of the chest, or decoratively braided into or in the hair.
We use this name as an adjective to dascribe the reddish-orange bands or "ribbons" that stretch across the neck and anterior trunk of this goby.
The common name, "cinta" is Spanish for "band."
Synonym: Elacatinus redimiculus Taylor & Akins, 2007
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