Rhinogobius Wangchuangensis
📖 Overview
Rhinogobius Wangchuangensis (Rhinogobius wangchuangensis), first described by Chen, Miller, Wu & Fang, 2002 is a fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 5 - 8; Vertebrae: 27. Diagnosis: Second dorsal fin rays I/7-8; anal fin rays I/5-8; pectoral fin rays 15-16. Scales in lateral series 8-10; predorsal scales 3-4; vertebrae (including urostyle) 27. First dorsal fin rays without filamentous extensions. Anal fin origin below interval between origins of second and third branched rays of second dorsal fin. Distance between pores and about equal to the gap between the two oculoscapular canals. Body with seven or eight squarish, dark-grey bars, usually wider than their interspaces. Cheek and opercle with two oblong black spots near lower edge of cheek in male. Branchiostegal membrane dark grey with eight to thirteen orange-red spots in male. Basal part of pectoral fin with deep black spot .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Wangchuangensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory ; depth range 0 - 0 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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