Roux's pygmy-goby
📖 Overview
Roux's pygmy-goby (Pandaka rouxi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 2 metres. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Characterized by black and white color pattern on body; small black spot at middle of caudal fin base between two small yellow spots; body with yellow streaks; translucent fins except first dorsal black on anterior third and remainder of fin yellow; base of dorsal and anal fins with dark brown band; head and nape without scales; rounded caudal fin .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roux's pygmy-goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Roux's pygmy-goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Roux's pygmy-goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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