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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Mugilogobius Amadi

Mugilogobius amadi Weber, 1913
Max Length
14.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Mugilogobius Amadi (Mugilogobius amadi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Mugilogobius amadi
Authority
Weber, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
14.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12; Vertebrae: 26. Body and fins plain dark brown to blackish in color . Longitudinal scales 52-65; TRB 14-20; predorsal scales small, 22-36, extending past preopercular margin but not reaching eyes; scales on body mostly ctenoid; third or fourth spine of dorsal fin longest; body relatively compressed and slender; snout and jaws long, mouth terminal; gill opening oblique, pectoral girdle smooth .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mugilogobius Amadi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 1°S - 3°S, 120°W - 121°W Endemic to Lake Poso, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
14.5cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
11
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber, 1913

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