Rhinogobius Lingjiangensis
📖 Overview
The species inhabits shallow-water riffles and front section of pools, 15-60 cm. in depth, characterized by large pebble substrates and moderate currents .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: second dorsal fin rays I/7-8 (usually I/8); anal fin rays I/6-7 (usually I/6); pectoral fin rays 16-17 (modally 16); longitudinal scale series 31-32 (modally 31); perdorsal scales 5-6 (modally 6); vertebral count 28; cheek with 7 rather wide reddish orange parallel bands in male; caudal fin base with a central blackish brown spot in male; and pectoral fin base greyish with brown vertical bar in male, anterior basal 1/4 region of pectoral fin with semicircular creamy yellow region in male .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Lingjiangensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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