Yellowbelly gudgeon
📖 Overview
Yellowbelly gudgeon (Allomogurnda nesolepis), first described by Weber, 1907 is a tiny fish in the family Eleotridae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 4.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 10. Can be diagnosed by having the following characters: dorsal fin rays VII +I,9-11; anal fin rays I,7-10; pectoral fin rays 13-15; branched caudal fin rays 14-15; lateral scale rows 34-42, transverse scale rows 10-13; zigzag scale rows on caudal peduncle 9; and gill rakers on first arch 1-2 + 5-8 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowbelly gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C ; 1°S - 7°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Yellowbelly Gudgeon |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Guavina-de-barriga-amarela |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleotris nesolepis | Weber | 1907 | Synonym |
| Mogurnda nesolepis | Weber | 1907 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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