Luciogobius Ryukyuensis
📖 Overview
Found among gravels at the rapids which are in the most lower reaches in the freshwater area on the river .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11; Vertebrae: 37. This species is distinguished from all its congeners by the following set of characters: D1 absent; D2 I/11; A I/11; pectoral fin rays modally 16 and with one upper, very short free soft ray; vertebral count 16 + 21 = 37; head and body with many rounded light creamy white spots above creamy yellow background .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Luciogobius Ryukyuensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical endemic to the Ryukyu Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Luciogobius Ryukyuensis.
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