Stenogobius Laterisquamatus
📖 Overview
Inhabits large turbid rivers, lakes, lagoons, backwaters and small lowland tributaries. Occurs on soft mud bottoms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Largest and most scaled Stenogobius; scales in horizontal series 52 to 62; cheek scaled; opercle scaled; predorsal midline 22 to 32 scales; belly anteriorly scaled; breast scaled; markings and patterns over body vary from one drainage to next; specimens retain juvenile markings to relatively large size with sexual papilla not developed though distinguishable .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stenogobius Laterisquamatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 2°S - 7°S Known from the Indian region on the basis of a single specimen from the Mahanadi estuary in India.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxyurichthys laterisquamatus | Weber | 1907 | Synonym |
| Paroxyurichthyes laterisquamatus | Weber | 1907 | Synonym |
| Paroxyurichthys laterisquamatus | Weber | 1907 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Stenogobius Laterisquamatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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