Odontamblyopus roseus

Odontamblyopus roseus

Skull lacks cranial muscles

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
South Asia
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Odontamblyopus roseus is a species of eel goby native to the coastal waters along the west coast of India. This species can reach a length of 13.4 centimetres (5.3 in) SL. Unlike other members of this genus, this species does not have any muscles extending to the top of the skull.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Gobies and Allies
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Odontamblyopus
Maximum length: 13.4 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: India.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

Report a correction