Rhyacichthys aspro (Valenciennes, 1837)

Loach goby

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Rhyacichthyidae
Synonyms	Platyptera aspro, ... more
Common names	... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1991. (Ref. 2847)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2847)

Environment

Demersal; amphidromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°N - 13°S

Asia and Oceania: Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Taiwan and some Japanese islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9

Inhabits relatively steep gradient coastal streams in hilly or mountainous terrain.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.8750

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (21 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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