Freshwater goby
📖 Overview
Freshwater goby (Awaous aeneofuscus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26 cm. With a trophic level of 2.1, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 111. Diagnosis: palate without teeth; no spines on preopercle; dorsal fin with normal first spines; fleshy process below opercle; caudal fin not longer than head; no scales on opercle . Greenish with blotches on back and side . Coloration: generally olive green on back, paler on flanks, and greenish-greyish ventrally; brownish spots on back and flanks; caudal fin with small brown spots; brownish bands between mouth and eyes .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Freshwater goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical East coast rivers and estuaries south to Algoa Bay.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | African Freshwater Goby · Bleeker's Freshwater Goby · Freshwater Goby |
| 🌍AFR | Varswater-Dikkop |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-de-água-doce-africano · Góbio-fluvial-de-Bleeker |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Замбезийский бычок |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Freshwater goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .
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