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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Rhinogobius Wuyiensis

Rhinogobius wuyiensis Li & Zhong, 2007
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhinogobius Wuyiensis (Rhinogobius wuyiensis), first described by Li & Zhong, 2007 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 4.20 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 Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Rhinogobius wuyiensis
Authority
Li & Zhong, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
4.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This is similar to Rhinogobius lentiginis in terms of spot pattern on the head but it can be distinguished by the following characters: presence of cephalic lateralis canals on head (vs. absence in Rhinogobius lentiginis; vertebral count 10+16 =26 (vs. 27); anal fin with 7-9 branched rays (vs. 6-7); head with irregular spot pattern (vs. with regular dots); and inner branchiostegal membrane without dots in male (vs. with many dots) .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinogobius Wuyiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Li & Zhong, 2007

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