Stenogobius Watsoni
📖 Overview
Stenogobius Watsoni (Stenogobius watsoni) 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 6.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11. Distinguished by the following combination of characters: predorsal midline completely covered with large scales (predorsal scales 15-18, usually 17), never with naked patches; pectoral-fin base scaleless, opercle scaleless, breast with small embedded scales; third and fourth dorsal-fin spines slightly filamentous in male; body usually with 9-11 narrow blackish bars and no dusky coloration (when preserved) on anterior body, head, or pectoral fins .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stenogobius Watsoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Stenogobius Watsoni.
🔍 Similar Species
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