Sicyopus Rubicundus
📖 Overview
Sicyopus Rubicundus (Sicyopus rubicundus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.7 cm.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Sicyopus rubicundus is distinguished by having the first dorsal fin with five spines in both sexes, a second dorsal fin with one spine and nine segmented rays and an anal fin with one spine and nine segmented rays, and base of the first dorsal fin does not reach the base of the second dorsal fin origin in both sexes. It also differs from all other congeners by having 15 pectoral-fin rays, 10-12 scales in zigzag series (vs. 7-9), a greater caudal peduncle depth (10-12 vs. 8-10%SL) and greater fins length .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sicyopus Rubicundus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Sicyopus Rubicundus ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.