Glossogobius illimis

Scientific name Glossogobius illimis
Descriptor Hoese & Allen
Year of description 2012
IUCN category (World) LC
Family Gobiidae
Genus Glossogobius
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Introduction

Glossogobius illimis is a fresh water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    9 cm
  • Maximum size
    11 cm
  • Mimicry
    plants
  • Average size
    9 cm
  • Maximum size
    11 cm
  • Mimicry
    plants

How to recognize Glossogobius illimis ?

Glossogobius illimis measures around 9 cm. The dominant males can however reach 11 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly noir, marron and beige body.

Sexual dimorphism

The adult male is bigger than the female.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    solitary
  • territorial
    Yes
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Glossogobius illimis is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .

Glossogobius illimis is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché

Glossogobius illimis is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

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What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    22 - 28 °C
  • pH (acidity)
    7 - 8
  • Flow
    Strong and Medium

Biotope presentation

Glossogobius illimis is most often found at a depth between 0m and 2m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Glossogobius illimis 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 .

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