Leavelli Goby
📖 Overview
Leavelli Goby (Rhinogobius leavelli), first described by Herre, 1935 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 8.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 26. Few brown lines on cheek; pectoral base with dark brown bar; 8-11 predorsal scales; body with 6-7 mid-lateral blotches . Longitudinal scale series 31-33 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leavelli Goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Leavelli Goby |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 李氏吻鰕虎 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ctenogobius leavelli | Herre | 1935 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Leavelli Goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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