Glossogobius illimis
| Scientific name | Glossogobius illimis |
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| Descriptor | Hoese & Allen |
| Year of description | 2012 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Glossogobius |
Introduction
Glossogobius illimis is a fresh water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size9 cm
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Maximum size11 cm
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Mimicryplants
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Average size9 cm
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Maximum size11 cm
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Mimicryplants
How to recognize Glossogobius illimis ?
Glossogobius illimis measures around 9 cm. The dominant males can however reach 11 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly noir, marron and beige body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Glossogobius illimis is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Glossogobius illimis is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
Glossogobius illimis is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 8
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FlowStrong and Medium
Biotope presentation
Glossogobius illimis is most often found at a depth between 0m and 2m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Glossogobius illimis prefers well oxygenated waters in current areas and rapids. It frequents fast flowing waters where the bottom is strewn with pebbles, wood or leaves carried by the current. It can be found not far from waterfalls .
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