Acanthogobius Lactipes
📖 Overview
Acanthogobius Lactipes (Acanthogobius lactipes) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Acanthogobius Lactipes is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acanthogobius Lactipes is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Acanthogobius Lactipes is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Acanthogobius Lactipes is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Temperate; 53°N - 34°N, 116°E - 143°E East Asia: Russian Far East from Amur to Peter the Great Gulf, Korean Peninsula, Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea and East China Sea of China, and Hokkaido to Kyushu of Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Acanthogobius Lactipes is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Acanthogobius Lactipes is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Acanthogobius Lactipes has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboma lactipes | Hilgendorf | 1879 | Synonym |
| Aboma tsushimae | Jordan & Snyder | 1901 | Synonym |
| Gobius lactipes | Hilgendorf | 1879 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 923 records indexed .
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