Mugilogobius Tigrinus
📖 Overview
Mugilogobius Tigrinus (Mugilogobius tigrinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits brackish water waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7; Vertebrae: 26. Body with 4 complete black bands, 2 half bands and 1 rounded to elongate black spot on caudal base ; black stripe from the eye to the mouth ; Longitudinal scales 24-28; TRB 8-10; predorsal scales 9-12, starting close behind eyes, anteriormost scale greatly enlarged; scales on body mostly ctenoid; first or second spine of dorsal fin longest, sometimes elongate; head with large eyes and short pointed snout . Caudal fin oval, rounded posteriorly .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mugilogobius Tigrinus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical Central Pacific: peninsular Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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