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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Rhinogobius Wuyanlingensis

Rhinogobius wuyanlingensis Yang, Wu & Chen, 2008
Max Length
3.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Rhinogobius Wuyanlingensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Rhinogobius wuyanlingensis
Authority
Yang, Wu & Chen, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
3.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 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

Diet information for Rhinogobius Wuyanlingensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhinogobius Wuyanlingensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
3.1cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Yang, Wu & Chen, 2008

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