Awaous Personatus
📖 Overview
Awaous Personatus (Awaous personatus), first described by Bleeker, 1849 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 11.10 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Adult male not darkened anteriorly; 13-24 predorsal scales, entirely cycloid; opercle always scaled; cheek usually naked; body depth about 5 times in SL.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Awaous Personatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Awaous Personatus.
🔍 Similar Species
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