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Teleostei (teleosts) > Gobiiformes (Gobies) > Gobiidae (Gobies) > Gobiinae
Etymology: Fusigobius:Latin, fusus = spindle + Latin, gobius = gudgeon (Ref. 45335); melacron:Named for the dark upper part of the dorsal fin. More on author: Randall.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology
Marine; demersal; depth range 7 - 31 m (Ref. 90102). Tropical
Dorsalspines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsalsoft rays (total): 10; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 9. Characterized by semi-translucent grey with numerous small yellowish brown or dusky orange-red spots; presence of series of larger dark blotches along back; brown to blackish outer half of first dorsal fin; pelvic fins united only at base; absence of pelvic frenum; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 27; ctenoid scales except cycloid on breast, base of pectoral fin and few scales on side of nape; operculum without scales; median predorsal scales absent; opening of gill extending to below rear edge of preopercle; depth of body 4.7-5.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). Body shape (shape guide): elongated.
Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms next to reefs in 7-31 m (Ref. 90102).
Life cycle and mating behavior Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
