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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Rhinogobius Formosanus

Rhinogobius formosanus Oshima, 1919
Max Length
4.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Rhinogobius Formosanus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Rhinogobius formosanus
Authority
Oshima, 1919
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

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

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Formosanus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhinogobius Formosanus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhinogobius Formosanus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; amphidromous . Subtropical endemic to Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
4.9cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Oshima, 1919

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