Mugilogobius Wilsoni
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Collected mostly from tidal streams and muddy mangrove creeks and may not travel very far up into more brackish habitats. Could be kept in captivity for some weeks in seawater; can feed on live brine shrimp . Spawn in fresh water in captivity. Eggs hatch in 6-7 days at about 27°C .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 26. Body grey with 5-7 oblique black bands across sides; bands interspersed with black spots and chevron-shaped black markings; 2 oval spots on base of caudal fin . Longitudinal scales 26-31; TRB 8-13; predorsal scales 11-13, anteriormost enlarged, placed close behind eyes; scales on body mostly ctenoid; dorsal fin rounded, without elongate or filamentous spines, black spot usually on anterior half of fin . Caudal fin rounded .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mugilogobius Wilsoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
live brine shrimp (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mugilogobius Wilsoni.
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