Rhinogobius Baborinisanensis
📖 Overview
Rhinogobius Baborinisanensis (Rhinogobius baborinisanensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 27. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D2 modally I,8; A I,7; pectoral fin rays modally 17; longitudinal scale series 32-33 (modally 33); perdorsal scales usually 13-14; vertebrae 27; male with rear edge of mouth merely extending to or slightly beyond vertical of anterior margin of pupil. Colouration: lateral body of male with 6-8 longitudinal rows of deep orange to orange red spots about 1/2-1/3 of pupil diameter, its cheek and opercle with 24-28 orange to reddish orange spots; with a larger cheek spot about 1/2 of pupil diameter; branchiostegal membrane of male gray with some yellowish green tone with larger 12-15 orange spots, while in female, the number of spots is less than 5; male with a middle, conspicuous grayish black mark mainly in front of second spine of first dorsal fin and its basal region with 7-9 orange or brown spots; pectoral fin base of male with two rows (totally 7-10 spots) of orange to red orange spots which 3-4 larger orange spots on anterior row (Ref, 133058).Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Baborinisanensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rhinogobius Baborinisanensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rhinogobius Baborinisanensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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