Stiphodon Hydoreibatus
📖 Overview
Stiphodon Hydoreibatus (Stiphodon hydoreibatus), first described by Watson, 1999 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 3.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.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): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10. Second dorsal fin with 9 segmented rays, first dorsal din with spines 3 and 4 filamentous in males; pectoral fin usually with 14 rays; scales extend ventral to first dorsal fin and usually widely spaced anteriorly; predorsal midline usually naked in males and with few cycloid scales anterior to first dorsal fin origin in females; rakers absent from inner edge of outer gill arch; males with a dusky ring on pelvic disk, dorsal to midline and on caudal peduncle with 2 to 4 rows of whitish spots; females with dusky lateral bands, not blackish.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stiphodon Hydoreibatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; amphidromous. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Stiphodon Hydoreibatus.
🔍 Similar Species
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