Stiphodon alcedo
| Scientific name | Stiphodon alcedo |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Maeda, Mukai & Tachihara |
| Year of description | 2012 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Stiphodon |
Introduction
Stiphodon alcedo is a little fresh water fish from the Asia.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size5 cm
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size5 cm
How to recognize Stiphodon alcedo ?
Stiphodon alcedo measures between 4 and 5 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietherbivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Stiphodon alcedo is a fish living in small groups. This species is herbivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
Although Stiphodon alcedo is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
Stiphodon alcedo is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 26 °C
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pH (acidity)6.5 - 7.5
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
Stiphodon alcedo 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 .
Species of the same biotope
Stiphodon percnopterygionus
Gobiidae
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Species of the same family
Same genus
Species of the same biotope
Stiphodon percnopterygionus
Gobiidae
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