Amur Goby
📖 Overview
Amur Goby (Rhinogobius similis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following combination of characters: D1 I,8; pectoral-fin rays 18-19; predorsal scales 8-12; longitudinal scales 29-31; vertebrae 11+15 = 26; predorsal squamation composed of large ctenoid scales, reaching anteriorly to near posterior margin of the eye; short transverse rows of sensory papillae 5-6 below eye; several short transverse rows of sensory papillae (a part of row c) between 2 longitudinal rows of sensory papillae on cheek; head with a dark brownish gray reticulation or reddish oblique lines except for its ventral surface; upper end of pectoral-fin base with a black spot, as large as pupil; midlateral body with a longitudinal series of alternating large and small black blotches; 2-4 irregular longitudinal rows of small skyblue spots on midlateral body when alive .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amur Goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate east one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🚨 Invasive Species Impact
- competition with native species
- habitat modification
- management and control costs
- fishery impacts in some areas
Prevention of further spread through import bans, targeted removal in sensitive areas.
Monitoring and containment programs in place.
References: Compiled from IUCN Global Invasive Species Database, USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database, and CABI Invasive Species Compendium.
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Amur Goby · Barcheek Goby |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Gokurakuhaze · ゴクラクハゼ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 갈문망둑 |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Амурский бычок |
| 🌍THA | ปลาบู่ลำธารจีน |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 子陵吻虾虎鱼 · 極樂吻蝦虎 · 極樂吻鰕虎 · 真吻蝦虎 · 真吻鰕虎魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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