Mugilogobius Latifrons
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Restricted to freshwater, in three tectonic lakes of central Sulawesi (steep-sided, deep lakes with aquatic vegetation and with native fish fauna generally restricted to the shallow sides) . Usually found in very shallow water in Lake Matano, in less than 50 cm depth, typically among pebbles . Also in shallow, muddy bays protected from wind and wave disturbance, or where vegetation is thick such as rice paddy or Chara-filled water buffalo wallows .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 27. Body plain brownish, mottled with irregular dark brown markings . Longitudinal scales 28-35; TRB 9-13; predorsal scales small, 16-23, usually reaching halfway between preopercular margin and eyes; ctenoid scales on sides of body usually extending forward in wedge to behind pectoral fin; third spine of dorsal fin longest, no spines elongate . Caudal fin rounded .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mugilogobius Latifrons is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from Sulawesi, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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