Field Gudgeon
📖 Overview
Field Gudgeon (Gnathopogon elongatus), first described by Temminck & Schlegel, 1846 is a small fish in the family Gobionidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Field Gudgeon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Field Gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Field Gudgeon · Suwa Gudgeon |
| 🌍CES | hrouzenka protáhlá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | タモロコ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Рисовый пескарь |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 621 records indexed .
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