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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Awaous Macrorhynchus

Awaous macrorhynchus Bleeker, 1867
Max Length
38 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Awaous Macrorhynchus (Awaous macrorhynchus), first described by Bleeker, 1867 is a medium-sized fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 38.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Awaous macrorhynchus
Authority
Bleeker, 1867
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
38 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Awaous Macrorhynchus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Awaous Macrorhynchus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical known from Madagascar if truly distinct from Gobius ocellaris sensu Valenciennes, 1837.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
38cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1867

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