Glossogobius koragensis Herre, 1935
Koragu tank goby
Glossogobius koragensis
photo by FAO

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  25 cm (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia and Oceania: Previously known only from New Guinea, this species is relatively common in the lower Mekong and occurs upstream as far as KhonĂ© Falls.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8
Biology:  Occurs mainly in lakes and backwaters of the lowland plain, but also occasionally found in main river channels (Ref. 2847). Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans. Marketed fresh (Ref. 12693).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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