Black-spotted gudgeon
📖 Overview
Black-spotted gudgeon (Butis melanostigma), first described by Bleeker, 1849 is a medium-sized fish in the family Eleotridae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. 7 thin longitudinal lines and irregular dark spots on body; black spot on pectoral base; caudal fin black .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-spotted gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical; 25°C - ? West Pacific: East Africa to New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buits melanostigma | Bleeker | 1849 | Synonym |
| Eleotris melanostigma | Bleeker | 1849 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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