Brachygobius Mekongensis
📖 Overview
Brachygobius Mekongensis (Brachygobius mekongensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Transverse scale count backwards 6-8; head, predorsal, breast, belly and pectoral base naked; with narrow, often broken, dark bars on pale body, including short oblique dark bar across side of body commencing in the gap between dorsal fins.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brachygobius Mekongensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Brachygobius Mekongensis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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