Kabili bumblebee goby (Brachygobius kabiliensis)

Scientific name: Brachygobius kabiliensis Inger, 1958

Kabili bumblebee goby (Brachygobius kabiliensis)

The Kabili bumblebee goby (Brachygobius kabiliensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25°C (77°F). Native range: Asia, northeastern Borneo and Mekong delta, upstream as far as Cambodia.

Kabili bumblebee goby care at a glance

Temperature
25°C (77°F)

Biology

Inhabits fresh and brackish waters, in areas of aquatic vegetation, including mangrove roots. Feeds on zooplankton. Not seen in markets.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Brachygobius kabiliensis
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
1.8
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: northeastern Borneo and Mekong delta, upstream as far as Cambodia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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