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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Rhinogobius Rubromaculatus

Rhinogobius rubromaculatus Lee & Chang, 1996
Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhinogobius Rubromaculatus (Rhinogobius rubromaculatus), first described by Lee & Chang, 1996 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.40 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.

Scientific Name
Rhinogobius rubromaculatus
Authority
Lee & Chang, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
3.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Predorsal scales 9-12 .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Rubromaculatus 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
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Lee & Chang, 1996

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