Stiphodon percnopterygionus
| Scientific name | Stiphodon percnopterygionus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Watson & Chen |
| Year of description | 1998 |
| IUCN category | DD |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Stiphodon |
Introduction
Stiphodon percnopterygionus is a little fresh water fish from the Asia.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size4 cm
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size4 cm
How to recognize Stiphodon percnopterygionus ?
Stiphodon percnopterygionus measures between 3 and 4 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 percnopterygionus 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 percnopterygionus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
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Migratory speciesYes
Stiphodon percnopterygionus is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu. This species is amphidromous. It gives birth to larvae in fresh water which are immediately carried by the current of the rivers to the sea. These develop in salt water until a juvenile stage and then migrate from the sea to the interior of the land to continue their growth.
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 - 27 °C
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pH (acidity)6.5 - 7.5
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gh (hardness)2 - 12
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
Stiphodon percnopterygionus 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 alcedo
Gobiidae
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Species of the same family
Same genus
Species of the same biotope
Stiphodon alcedo
Gobiidae
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