Barred gudgeon
📖 Overview
Barred gudgeon (Bostrychus zonatus), first described by Weber, 1907 is a medium-sized fish in the family Eleotridae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 18.50 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 36 - 38. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barred gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 8°S - 9°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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