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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Stenogobius Mekongensis

Stenogobius mekongensis Watson, 1991
Max Length
6.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Stenogobius Mekongensis (Stenogobius mekongensis) 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 6.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Stenogobius mekongensis
Authority
Watson, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Predorsal midline always scaled, ranging from few close to dorsal fin to entirely scaled with small scales; opercle usually naked; cheek naked; pectoral base scaled; belly anteriorly usually scaled next to pelvic base; breast with embedded scales; posterior nostril on line even or below lower margin of pupil; basal half of first dorsal fin with paired black bands; weak banding on distal half.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Stenogobius Mekongensis 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 known only from the Mekong River Delta region of Viet Nam.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
6.9cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Watson, 1991

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