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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Sicydium Rosenbergii

Sicydium rosenbergii Boulenger, 1899
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sicydium Rosenbergii (Sicydium rosenbergii), first described by Boulenger, 1899 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. 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
Sicydium rosenbergii
Authority
Boulenger, 1899
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
11 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sicydium Rosenbergii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sicydium Rosenbergii 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. Tropical South America: Pacific slipe of Ecuador, in the Parambas River.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1899

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