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Rhinogobius szechuanensis Tchang, 1939
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits the mountain streams, plain creeks, and main streams of the Minjiang River basin . It is a warm temperate small-scale bottom fish, in flowing streams and rivers, mostly moving among rocks and pebbles. It feeds on small fish, aquatic insects, shrimpsand crabs . Its striking colouration (two colour types, red and yellow) makes it a popular pet fish .

Scientific Name
Rhinogobius szechuanensis
Authority
Tchang, 1939
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

colouration (two colour types, red and yellow) makes it a popular pet fish .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4
Food Items

small fish, aquatic insects, shrimpsand crabs (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Max TL
7cm

🌡️ 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
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Tchang, 1939

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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