Rhinogobius Lianchengensis
📖 Overview
Rhinogobius Lianchengensis (Rhinogobius lianchengensis), first described by Wang & Chen, 2022 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 4.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.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; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 27. This species is distinguished from all its congeners by the following set of characters: D2 I,8; A I,6-7; pectoral fin modally 16-17; longitudinal scale rows 33-34; predorsal scales 0-3; vertebral count 27. Colouration pattern: scale pocket of lateral body with distal brown to blackish brown mark; males with cheek deep brown on dorsal half with 7-8 somewhat parallel oblique deep brown bars after the vertical stripe on snout, the branchiostegal membrane bright yellow background with 16-19 deep red or brownish red spots and with the first dorsal fin with a black mark; in both sexes, the opercle brown to yellowish brown with net-like deep brown marks; pectoral fin base with a median patch of blackish spots surrounding with some irregularly large brown marks; caudal fin yellow with 3-4 vertical rows of deep brown spots .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Lianchengensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Rhinogobius Lianchengensis.
🔍 Similar Species
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