Family Gobiidae Order Perciformes | Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
Similar Rhinogobius, Gobionellinae, Rhinogobius duospilus | ||
Rhinogobius aporus is a species in the goby family endemic to China. It was first described as Pseudorhinogobius aporus, but that genus has been brought into synonymy with Rhinogobius.
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Distribution and habitat
The type locality of Rhinogobius aporus is a slow-flowing brooklet in the upper Ou River system in Jinyun County, Zhejiang, southeastern China. There are no published records from elsewhere.
Description
Rhinogobius aporus is a bottom-dwelling fish. Adult fish measure 2.5–3.5 cm (0.98–1.38 in) SL. Body is moderately elongated and gray brownish in colour, with 7–8 transverse bands above. Pelvic fins are united to form a round sucking disk.
References
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