Microphysogobio Luhensis
📖 Overview
Microphysogobio Luhensis (Microphysogobio luhensis), first described by Huang, Chen, Zhao & Shao, 2018 is a small fish in the family Gobionidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 4 - 33. This new species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: anal fin rays 3, 6; pectoral fin rays 1, 12-13 (modally 13); lateral-line scales 37-38 (modally 37); transverse scales 7; predorsal scales 10-11 (modally 10); gill rakers 16; vertebral counts 4 + 33-34; papillae lobes internally covered with clusters of 20-26 well-developed pearl-like papillae; a pair of barbels flat and slightly short, 16.2-18.4% of head length, maximum barbel diameter 27.0-29.8% of barbel lengthm and the medial pad on lower lip is divided. Colouration: body with five distinct black crossbars; 2 horizontally aligned black dashes above and below each lateral-line scale; caudal fin membrane with two rows of distinct verticallyaligned black lines .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Microphysogobio Luhensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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