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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Rhinogobius Davidi

Rhinogobius davidi Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874
Max Length
5.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhinogobius Davidi (Rhinogobius davidi), first described by Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 5.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Rhinogobius davidi
Authority
Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
5.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Davidi 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. Temperate West Tchekiang, China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
5.4cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant, 1874

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇨🇳Chinese 戴氏吻鰕虎

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Ctenogobius davidi Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant 1874 Synonym
Gobius davidi Sauvage & Dabry de Thiersant 1874 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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