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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Asian freshwater goby

Synechogobius ommaturus Richardson, 1845
Max Length
43 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
8.8 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Asian freshwater goby (Synechogobius ommaturus), first described by Richardson, 1845 is a large fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 43.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Synechogobius ommaturus
Authority
Richardson, 1845
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
43 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiiformes
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Gobiidae
Genus
Synechogobius
Synechogobius
Species
Asian freshwater goby
Synechogobius ommaturus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Asian freshwater goby is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Asian freshwater goby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
43cm

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Richardson, 1845

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Acanthogobius ommaturus Richardson 1845 Synonym
Gobius ommaturus Richardson 1845 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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