Rhinogobius Wuyanlingensis

📖 Overview

Rhinogobius Wuyanlingensis (Rhinogobius wuyanlingensis), first described by Yang, Wu & Chen, 2008 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.10 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Body rather cylindrical anteriorly, compressed posteriorly. Head moderately large; somewhat depressed in male. Eye large, dorsolateral. Snout pointed. Cheek somewhat fleshy in male (flat in female). Mouth rather oblique and small, rear edge extending slightly beyond vertical line through anterior margin of orbit in male, but not extending to vertical of anterior edge of orbit in female. Both jaws with 3–4 rows of conical teeth, and outer rows enlarged. Tongue margin rounded. Anterior nostril in short tube and posterior nostril rounded with very shallow rim. Gill opening extending near, but not to vertical of rear margin of preopercle. Isthmus broad. D1 rays V-VI (modally VI); D2 rays I, 8-9 .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Wuyanlingensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical Known only from the Wuyanling National Natural Conservation Area, Tai-Shun County, upper tributary of Feiyunjiang Basin, Zhejiang.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Rhinogobius Wuyanlingensis.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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