Rhinogobius Taenigena
📖 Overview
Rhinogobius Taenigena (Rhinogobius taenigena) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 27. Distinguished by the following combination: 2nd dorsal fin rays I/8-9; body with 5 or 6 lateral pale brown square blotches; and male with a horizontal grayish stripe on cheek and 4 small blackish-brown spots on ventral edge of cheek. Body with narrow brown stripes; anal fin with a simple and 8 branched rays .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Taenigena is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to the Xe Bang Hiang basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 帶頰吻鰕虎 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Rhinogobius Taenigena.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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