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Name
Scientific name
Rhinogobius rubromaculatus
Described by
Authority Lee & Chang, Year 1996
Family
Gobiidae
Common names
Red-spotted Goby
Photograph credits
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Summary
The red-spotted goby, Rhinogobius rubromaculatus, is endemic to Taiwan and apparently quite common in central and western parts of the isla…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–24°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
5–12dGH
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, Chingshui, Lileng, Linbian, Pinglin, Tadu
Writing
Etymology
Rhinogobius: from the Greek rhinos, meaning 'nose', and the generic name Gobius. rubromaculatus: from the Latin ruber, meaning red, and maculosus, meaning spot…
Distribution
Endemic to Taiwan with type locality the Tadu river in Taichung County, and apparently quite common in central and western parts of the island, with the Tamshu…
Habitat
Inhabits both low and mid-elevation tributary and headwater streams from sea level to 1200 m AMSL, the majority of which are land-locked and lie in a humid, su…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base dimensions of 60 ∗ 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
Temperature: 18 – 24 °C. It can temporarily withstand warmer conditions provided dissolved oxygen levels are maintained. pH: 6.0 – 8.0 Hardness: 5 – 12 dGH
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
Can be kept in a community provided tankmates are chosen with care. Peaceful, pelagic species which inhabit similar environments in nature such as Tanichthys o…
Sexual dimorphism
Males tend to be a little larger, more colourful, develop more-extended dorsal and anal fins, and a broader head shape than females. When females are gravid th…
Reproduction
In nature reproduction occurs from May to August in summer and December to March in winter, though in aquaria it can be bred year-round and is among the less-p…
Notes
This species occurs in a couple of colour forms with fish from northern and central Taiwan possessing a greyish base body colour and those from the Linbian riv…
References
References
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