Gymnogobius Macrognathos
📖 Overview
Gymnogobius Macrognathos (Gymnogobius macrognathos), first described by Bleeker, 1860 is a medium-sized fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 15.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits brackish estuarine and coastal transition zones between freshwater and the sea. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 35. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gymnogobius Macrognathos is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; demersal. Temperate; 45°N - 34°N, 117°E - 146°E Northwest Pacific, Russia, Japan, and China.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? macrognathus | Bleeker | 1860 | Synonym |
| Chaenogobius macrognathos | Bleeker | 1860 | Synonym |
| Chaenogobius macrognathus | Bleeker | 1860 | Synonym |
| Chaenogobius raninus | Taranetz | 1934 | Synonym |
| Gobius macrognathos | Bleeker | 1860 | Synonym |
| Gymnogobius macrognathus | Bleeker | 1860 | Synonym |
| Gymnogobius raninus | Taranetz | 1934 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 263 records indexed .
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