Stigmatogobius Pleurostigma

📖 Overview

Stigmatogobius Pleurostigma (Stigmatogobius pleurostigma), first described by Bleeker, 1849 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 6.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. 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 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 27. Presence of interorbital and post-orbital pores but without preopercular pores. Head and body pearly grey with mid-lateral row of rounded black spots and distinct black blotch or spot on ventral base of caudal fin, soft dorsal and anal fins with white and black spots, black spot near base of first dorsal spine and elongate blackish streak on first dorsal fin between fourth to sixth dorsal fin spines. Fourth first dorsal fin spine usually longest. Second dorsal rays usually I,7. Anal rays usually I,8. Pectoral rays 17-21, usually 20. Longitudinal scales 23-28. Transverse scales backward 8-9 1/2. Predorsal scales 7-10, cycloid, anteriormost scale in interorbital space .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Stigmatogobius Pleurostigma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Stigmatogobius Pleurostigma.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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