Redigobius Fotuno
📖 Overview
Redigobius Fotuno (Redigobius fotuno), first described by Kobayashi, Sumarto, Mokodongan, Lawelle, Masengi & Yamahira, 2024 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 4.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 5 - 7. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D2 I, 7; A I, 5-7, usually I, 6; pectoral-fin rays 15 or 16; longitudinal scales 24-26; transverse scales 8 or 9; predorsal scales 12-14; circumpeduncular scales 12; three anal pterygiophores before haemal spine of first caudal vertebra, head length 35.3-38.4% of SL; upper jaw length 14.7-20.0% of SL; predorsal length 43.4-46.0% of SL; pelvic fin base length 21.7-26.2% of SL; pelvic fin base width 4.2-6.3% of SL; suborbital papillae rows longitudinal; scales with distinct brown margins, forming reticular pattern; body lacking large bands and blotches; absence of distinct blackish shoulder blotch; dorsal and caudal fins finely barred .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redigobius Fotuno is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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