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Name
Scientific name
Rhinogobius gigas
Described by
Authority Aonuma & Chen, Year 1996
Family
Gobiidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Rhinogobius gigas is a goby native to eastern Taiwan, found in the middle and lower sections of rivers in Yilan, Hualien and Taitung counti…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
85mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 80 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–28°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Taiwan, Beinan, Hua-lian, Jin-lun, Nan-ao
Writing
Etymology
Rhinogobius: from the Greek rhinos, meaning 'nose', and the generic name Gobius. gigas: from the Ancient Greek γίγας (gigas), meaning 'giant'.
Distribution
Native to eastern Taiwan where it inhabits middle and lower sections of river systems in Yilan, Hualien and Taitung counties. Type locality is 'Shinwulwu River…
Habitat
Inhabits smaller rivers, tributaries and streams with substrates of gravel, rocks, boulders, and exposed bedrock which undergo seasonal variations in water flo…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 80 ∗ 30 cm is large enough to house a small group.
Maintenance
Not difficult to maintain under the correct conditions; we strongly recommend keeping it in a tank designed to simulate a flowing stream with a substrate of va…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Rhinogobius spp. tend to be opportunistic carnivores feeding on a range of small invertebrates, crustaceans and similar in nature. In the aquarium they should …
Behaviour and compatibility
This is a robust species and can be aggressive at times but it can be kept in a community provided tankmates are chosen with care. Peaceful, pelagic species wh…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males possess more extended dorsal and anal fins, a more intensive colour pattern, and grow larger than females. In gravid females the eggs are visible a…
Reproduction
As is typical for the genus eggs are deposited on the ceiling of a cave or crevice and guarded by the male until hatching. Several potential sites should be of…
Notes
This species is uncommon in the aquarium hobby although its name is sometimes applied to similar-looking congeners. It can be told apart from other Taiwanese R…
References
References
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