Mucus mugilogoby
📖 Overview
Mucus mugilogoby (Mugilogobius myxodermus) 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 4.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. Preserved specimens with about 9 indistinct narrow bars or X-shaped markings, indistinct oblique shoulder bar present . Longitudinal scales 33-40; TRB 10-16; predorsal scales 8-21, small, none enlarged, reaching to above preopercular margin; ctenoid scales on body in narrow wedge anteriorly, or with isolated patch under pectoral fin; third and fourth spines of first dorsal fin origin longest, subequal, not prolonged . Caudal fin rounded .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mucus mugilogoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical known only from southern China.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mucus mugilogoby |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 粘皮鲻虾虎鱼 · 黏皮鯔鰕虎 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ctenogobius myxodermus | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
| Gobius myxodermus | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
| Rhinogobius myxodermus | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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