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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Rhinogobius Boa

Rhinogobius boa Chen & Kottelat, 2005
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhinogobius Boa (Rhinogobius boa), first described by Chen & Kottelat, 2005 is a fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Rhinogobius boa
Authority
Chen & Kottelat, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Predorsal scales 11-12; cheek with 2 black spots on lower margin in male .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Boa is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.08 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chen & Kottelat, 2005

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇨🇳Chinese 越南吻鰕虎

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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