White-starred Goby
Chriolepis dialepta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The White-starred Goby faces significant pressure from coastal development and marine pollution throughout its Caribbean range. Sedimentation from coastal construction and agricultural runoff degrades the coral reef and seagrass habitats essential for this small cryptic species. Climate change-induced coral bleaching and ocean acidification further threaten the delicate reef ecosystems where this goby shelters and feeds.
Habitat
The White-starred Goby inhabits shallow coral reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy bottoms in tropical Caribbean waters, typically at depths of 1-30 meters. This cryptic species seeks shelter among coral formations, sponges, and marine vegetation where it feeds on small invertebrates and organic matter.
Other threatened species in Gobiidae
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
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