Dusky mountain goby
📖 Overview
Dusky mountain goby (Glossogobius brunnoides), first described by Nichols, 1951 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusky mountain goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical; 6°S - 7°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dusky Mountain Goby |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 擬背斑叉舌鰕虎 · 擬背斑舌鰕虎魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glossogobius asaro | Whitley | 1959 | Synonym |
| Gobius brunnoides | Nichols | 1951 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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