Chinese lizard gudgeon
📖 Overview
Chinese lizard gudgeon (Saurogobio dabryi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 25 - 26. Dark gray in the back of the body, gray in the upper part of the body, silver white in the lower part and stomach ( Ref. 33303).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chinese lizard gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 20 - ?. Temperate; 12°C - 22°C Found in Viet Nam (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armatogobio dabryi | Bleeker | 1871 | Synonym |
| Gobiosoma amurensis | Dybowski | 1872 | Synonym |
| Longurio athymius | Jordan & Starks | 1905 | Synonym |
| Pseudogobio amurensis | Dybowski | 1872 | Synonym |
| Pseudogobio drakei | Abbott | 1901 | Synonym |
| Pseudogobio productus | Peters | 1881 | Synonym |
| Saurogobio dabryi chenghaiensis | Dai & Yang | 2002 | Heterotypic |
| Saurogobio drakei | Abbott | 1901 | Synonym |
| Saurogobio longirostris | Wu & Wang | 1931 | Synonym |
| Saurogobio productus | Peters | 1881 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Chinese lizard gudgeon.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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