Sicyopterus Calliochromus
📖 Overview
Sicyopterus Calliochromus (Sicyopterus calliochromus), first described by Keith, Allen & Lord, 2012 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 5.80 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A Sicyopterus with only 2 lateral clefts on upper crenulated lip and a second dorsal fin with 1 spine and 10 segmented rays. A distinctive gold colour on entire body, both in males and females, with two ventral black bands from pectoral base to upper hypural, a black mask on the front of the head below the eyes and a black spot on the ventral part of the head. Females with bulbous urogenital papilla with fim briate projections around a tubular ovipositor, which seems to be unique in Sicyopterus species. Fins particularly long both in males and females. .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sicyopterus Calliochromus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; amphidromous. Tropical known only from the Tirawiwa River, a major tributary of the Wapoga River, which flows into the eastern side of Cenderawasih Bay, Papua Province in Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sicyopterus Calliochromus.
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