Stiphodon pelewensis

Stiphodon pelewensis

Scientific name	Stiphodon pelewensis
Descriptor	Herre
Year of description	1936
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Gobiidae
Genus	Stiphodon

Introduction

Stiphodon pelewensis is a little fresh water fish from the Oceania.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

4 cm
Maximum size

4 cm

Average size

4 cm
Maximum size

4 cm

How to recognize Stiphodon pelewensis ?

Stiphodon pelewensis measures between 4 and 4 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

herbivorous
Sociability

living in small groups
territorial

No
Way of living

diurnal

Stiphodon pelewensis 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 pelewensis is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovipare qui pond en eau libre

Stiphodon pelewensis is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.

Harmless species

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

Where to find it?

Origin

Oceania

Countries

Taïwan

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

22 - 26 °C
pH (acidity)

6.5 - 7.5
Flow

Strong

Biotope presentation

Stiphodon pelewensis 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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