Lacustrine goby (Gobiopterus lacustris)

Scientific name: Gobiopterus lacustris Herre, 1927

The Lacustrine goby (Gobiopterus lacustris) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Asia, found only in Luzon, Philippines.

Biology

Probably live on or near the bottom in deeper parts of the lake. Often seen in large schools during the rainy season along the shore. Females are larger than males.Cooked with vinegar, fried in cakes, or pickled and stewed. Also prepared as fish sauce or steamed wrapped in banana leaves.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gobiopterus lacustris
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.4
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: found only in Luzon, Philippines.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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