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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Rhinogobius Candidianus

Rhinogobius candidianus Regan, 1908
Max Length
7.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhinogobius Candidianus (Rhinogobius candidianus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Rhinogobius candidianus
Authority
Regan, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
7.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Candidianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
7.8cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Regan, 1908

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