Striped-cheek gudgeon
📖 Overview
Striped-cheek gudgeon (Bostrychus strigogenys), first described by Nichols, 1937 is a medium-sized fish in the family Eleotridae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 18.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 34 - 36. Distinguished by the following characters: posterior interorbital pore paired laterally; second dorsal fin usually I,11-12; vertebrae 34-36 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striped-cheek gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 5°S - 7°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Striped-Cheek Gudgeon |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bostrichthys strigogenys | Nichols | 1937 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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