Rhinogobius Flavoventris
📖 Overview
Rhinogobius Flavoventris (Rhinogobius flavoventris), first described by Herre, 1927 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11. Preserved color gray dorsally, butter yellow ventrally; black spot on top of head, between eye and angle of mouth, and on opercle; fine black dots on head; scales on dorsal half margined with black. Large head broader than trunk; oblique mouth very large. No scales on head, predorsal region, pectoral base, breast and median part of belly. 26 scales in longitudinal series.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Flavoventris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known only from Lake Taal, Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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