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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Sundadanio Goblinus

Sundadanio goblinus Conway, Kottelat & Tan, 2011
Max Length
1.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sundadanio Goblinus (Sundadanio goblinus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Sundadanio goblinus
Authority
Conway, Kottelat & Tan, 2011
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
1.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sundadanio
Sundadanio
Species
Sundadanio Goblinus
Sundadanio goblinus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 35 - 36. Distinguished from all congeners by the presence of intense dusky markings on the dorsal and caudal fins, and from all others, except Sundadanio axelrodi and S. atomus, by the poorly developed dark lateral stripe of males. Can be further diagnosed by the following combination of characters: large body size (largest specimen examined 19.2 mm SL); body surface dorsal to dark lateral stripe with light scattering of melanophores in preserved males; absence of secondary lateral stripe in preserved males; absence of reticulate pattern along dorsal body surface; presence of enlarged scales next to window in body musculature; complete covering of scales on caudal peduncle . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sundadanio Goblinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
1.9cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
36

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Conway, Kottelat & Tan, 2011

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