Brachygobius xanthozonus
No common name
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Perciformes (Perciformes, Also Called the Acanthopteri)
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Brachygobius
Brachygobius xanthozonus
Description
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Characters
Body shape: elongated.
Distribution
Asia: Java, Sumatra, Borneo.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater, brackish. demersal.
Biology
Aquarium keeping: in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).
Max length: 3.8 cm SL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: external; guarders (nesters). A cave-brooder.
IUCN Red List Status: Data Deficient (DD), assessed 2018-08-29. Resilience: Medium (Fec=200-300).
Commercial or Environmental Importance
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial.
References
Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch (1991) Aquarien Atlas. Band. 1. Melle: Mergus, Verlag für Natur-und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 992 p.
Kottelat, M., A.J. Whitten, S.N. Kartikasari and S. Wirjoatmodjo (1993) Freshwater fishes of Western Indonesia and Sulawesi. Periplus Editions, Hong Kong. 221 p.
Larson, H.K. (2001) A revision of the gobiid fish genus Mugilogobius (Teleostei: Gobioidei), and its systematic placement. Rec. West. Aust. Mus. (Suppl. No. 62):1-233.
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