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Glossogobius koragensis Herre, 1935 Koragu tank goby |
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| 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 Khoné 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 | |||