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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Rhinogobius Lanyuensis

Rhinogobius lanyuensis Chen, Miller & Fang, 1998
Max Length
6.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhinogobius Lanyuensis (Rhinogobius lanyuensis), first described by Chen, Miller & Fang, 1998 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 6.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Rhinogobius lanyuensis
Authority
Chen, Miller & Fang, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
6.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 26. Scales in longitudinal series 33-35; predorsal scales 13-17; snout length 32.5-44.5% and postorbital length 42.5-49.6% of head length; cheek with orange or brown spots; body with 8 vertical blackish brown bars; second dorsal fin with several rows of dark spots; pectoral fin base having 3 vertical dark brown stripes; and caudal fin with several rows of tiny brown spots. Female with discontinuous lateral dark band but male without longitudinal band.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Lanyuensis 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
6.7cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chen, Miller & Fang, 1998

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