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Name

Scientific name

Rhinogobius lentiginis

Described by

Authority Wu & Zheng, Year 1985, Bracketed

Family

Gobiidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

Rhinogobius lentiginis is a small goby that appears endemic to Zhejiang province, eastern China, growing to around 32 mm SL. Given its natu…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

32mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 16–24°C, pH 6–8

Hardness

2–15dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Temperament
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Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Not for a community

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

China, Cheng-Tang, Ling, O

Writing

Etymology

Rhinogobius: from the Greek rhinos, meaning 'nose', and the generic name Gobius. lentiginis: appears to be derived from the Latin lens, meaning 'a lentil bean'…

Distribution

Appears endemic to Zhejiang province, eastern China with records existing from the Cheng-Tang, Ling, and O river systems. Type locality is 'Taintai County at L…

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 60 ∗ 30 cm should prove large enough to house a small group.

Maintenance

Not written yet

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

Not written yet

Sexual dimorphism

Images would suggest that males develop extended rays in the first dorsal-fin.

Reproduction

Not written yet

Notes

It's unlikely that this species has been in the aquarium hobby given its natural range and the lack of commercial fishing for the ornamental trade in that area…

References

References

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