Lacustrine goby
📖 Overview
Probably live on or near the bottom in deeper parts of the lake . Often seen in large schools during the rainy season along the shore . Females are larger than males . Cooked with vinegar, fried in cakes, or pickled and stewed . Also prepared as fish sauce or steamed wrapped in banana leaves .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1 - 7; Anal spines: 1 - 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 8. Adults are transparent or yellowish in color . A few black specks on snout and chin present in some specimen, others have specks scattered over back of head and a row along the base of anal fin .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lacustrine goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Spawning occurs in freshwater afterwhich eggs and larvae are washed down by the river current into the sea .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical found only in Luzon, Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lacustrine goby · Laguna de Bay goby · Lake goby |
| 🌍TGL | Dolong · Dulong |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirogobius lacustris | Herre | 1927 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lacustrine goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Lacustrine goby ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.