Tamanka Siitensis
📖 Overview
Tamanka Siitensis (Tamanka siitensis), first described by Herre, 1927 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 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 Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 26. Body with ctenoid scales posteriorly, usually extending up to behind pectoral fin in narrow wedge; predorsal scales small, cycloid, 11-27, all evenly sized and reaching forward past rear edge of preopercle; TRB 14-19; longitudinal scale count 44-56 . Caudal fin oval, rounded posteriorly .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tamanka Siitensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known only from Jolo Island, Sulu Archipelago, Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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