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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Mugilogobius Adeia

Mugilogobius adeia Larson & Kottelat, 1992
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Known only from Lake Matano where it was observed to stay close by or seek shelter in empty shells of the gastropod Brotia gemmifera . Feeds on tiny short-spired gastropods .

Scientific Name
Mugilogobius adeia
Authority
Larson & Kottelat, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. At least 5 irregular broad black bands across sides, bands interspersed with large spots and irregular markings . Longitudinal scales 28-32; TRB 8-11; predorsal scales small, reaching to above preopercular margin; scales on body mostly ctenoid; first spine of dorsal fin longest and often filamentous . Caudal fin rounded .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mugilogobius Adeia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mugilogobius Adeia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mugilogobius Adeia is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range 0 - ? m . Tropical; 22°C - 28°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.58
Food Items

tiny short-spired gastropods (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
27

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Larson & Kottelat, 1992

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