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Formosa Brook Goby

Rhinogobius formosanus

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Gobiidae
Order
Gobiiformes
Synonyms
Rhinogobius brunneus, Rhinogobius nagoyae, Rhinogobius nagoyae formosanus

Origin

Native region
Ásia

Water

Temperature
18–28 °C
pH
6–8
General hardness (GH)
2–15 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
10 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
72 L
Minimum tank (length)
80 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Social life
School
Swimming level
Middle

Care

Care difficulty
Moderate

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)

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