Stigmatogobius Signifer
📖 Overview
Stigmatogobius Signifer (Stigmatogobius signifer), first described by Larson, 2005 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.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): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Differs from its congeners by the following combination of characters: headpores absent; second spine of first dorsal fin always longest but not filamentous; most conspicuous markings a large blackish spot across lower caudal fin base and a blackish band from first dorsal fin to belly; second dorsal rays I,8; anal rays I,8; pectoral rays modally 15; longitudinal scales 26-28; transverse scales backward modally 8; predorsal scales 9-11 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stigmatogobius Signifer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 4.7 - ?. Tropical known only from Kalimantan Barat, Borneo in Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Stigmatogobius Signifer.
🔍 Similar Species
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