Rhinogobius Rong

📖 Overview

Rhinogobius Rong (Rhinogobius rong), first described by Maeda, Kobayashi, Iida & Tran, 2024 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 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.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 25 - 26. This species is distinguished by the following characters: with mouth closed, the anterior tip of lower jaw protruding significantly beyond upper jaw in larger males (> 4.0 cm SL); pectoral fin rays, 18-20 rays (usually 19); D2 and A usually with one spine and eight soft rays; total vertebrae usually 26; cycloid scales on nape and posterior part of occipital region, scaled area extending anteriorly to posterior margin of preopercle; longitudinal scales 31-34; predorsal scales 11-17; cephalic sensory pore system usually with B´, C, D(S), E, F, H´, K´, L´, M´, N, and O´; cheek with four longitudinal rows of cutaneous sensory papillae and no transverse row. Colouration: when alive, cheek of males with 2 broad, diagonally downward orange stripes, and 1 or 2 large orange spot(s); thinner and reddish-brown or grey similar markings in females .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Rong is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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