What family does Koumansetta hectori (Smith, 1957) belong to?

Koumansetta hectori (Smith, 1957) (Koumansetta hectori (Smith, 1957)) belongs to the family Gobiidae, order Perciformes, in the kingdom Animalia. You can identify it offline using the iNature app.

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Koumansetta hectori (Smith, 1957) is a animal in the Gobiidae family, order Perciformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Koumansetta hectori (Smith, 1957)

Hector's goby (*Koumansetta hectori*) is a reef-dwelling goby species found in the Indo-Pacific, also sold in the aquarium trade.

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Family

Gobiidae

Genus

Koumansetta

Order

Perciformes

Class

About Koumansetta hectori (Smith, 1957)

Taxonomic Identification

Hector's goby, scientifically named Koumansetta hectori (Smith, 1957), is a species of goby.

Geographical Distribution

Its native range extends from the Indian Ocean, which includes the Red Sea, east to the islands of Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean.

Habitat and Depth Range

This fish lives on sheltered coral reefs at depths between 3 and 30 metres, or 9.8 to 98.4 feet, though it is most commonly found between 5 and 20 metres, or 16 and 66 feet.

Maximum Size

The species grows to a maximum standard length of 8.5 centimetres, or 3.3 inches.

Human Use

Hector's goby is available in the aquarium trade.

Etymology

This species' specific name honors Gordon Hector, born 1918, who was Chief Secretary to the Government of the Seychelles. The name was given in gratitude for Hector's assistance to Smith during Smith's research work in the Seychelles.