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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Mugilogobius Hitam

Mugilogobius hitam Larson, Geiger, Hadiaty & Herder, 2014
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Observed to hide in the warm shallows, deep among coarse gravel substrate. Occurs syntopically with Mugilogobius latifrons and Glossogobius flavipinnis in shallow gravel habitats .

Scientific Name
Mugilogobius hitam
Authority
Larson, Geiger, Hadiaty & Herder, 2014
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 27. Distinguished by following characters: second dorsal fin with I,7-8 rays, usually I,8; pectoral fin with 15-16 rays, usually 15; 31-35 longitudinal scales; 9-12 transverse scales backward; 12-14 scales around caudal peduncle; 17-21 small predorsal scales, reaching to slightly anterior of rear preopercular margin; ctenoid scales on sides of body extending forward in wedge to behind pectoral fin; sensory papillae on head in distinct transverse pattern; side of the body with numerous short papilla rows; gill opening oblique, shoulder girdle smooth; first spine of dorsal fin longest in males, second spine longest in females, no spines elongate; and head, body and fin rays plain dark brown to blackish .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mugilogobius Hitam is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mugilogobius Hitam is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mugilogobius Hitam is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range ? - 2 m . Tropical central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
27

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Larson, Geiger, Hadiaty & Herder, 2014

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