Chloe's Sicyopus
📖 Overview
Chloe's Sicyopus (Smilosicyopus chloe), first described by Watson, Keith & Marquet, 2001 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Diagnosis: one or 2 canine teeth on each side of upper and lower jaws. Broad blackish 'V' shaped mark on head ventrally in males, appearing dusky in females. Nape with a row of 4 to 7 blackish spots in small individuals on each side, becoming more numerous on upper surface of head, snout and on upper opercle in larger specimens. Markings sexually dimorphic, males dorsal to midline blackish with a row of whitish spots or irregular barring and ventral to midline whitish, females with broad dusky bars laterally, being blackish midlaterally .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chloe's Sicyopus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 5 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Chloe's Sicyopus.
🔍 Similar Species
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