Rhinogobius aporus explained

Rhinogobius aporus is a species in the goby subfamily Gobionellinae endemic to China.^{[1] [2]} It was first described as Pseudorhinogobius aporus, but that genus has been brought into synonymy with Rhinogobius.^[3]

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 2.5cm-3.5cmcm (01inches-01.4inchescm) 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

• Wu, H.L., K.-T. Shao and C.F. Lai (eds.), 1999. Latin-Chinese dictionary of fishes names. The Sueichan Press, Taiwan. 1028 p.

Notes and References

1. Tornabene, L. & Van Tassel, J. (2015): Rhinogobius aporus GOBY NET Research - Education - Conservation.
2. Web site: Catalog of Fishes . Eschmeyer, W. N. and R. Fricke (eds) . 1 March 2016 . California Academy of Sciences . 8 March 2016.
3. Web site: Catalog of Fishes . Eschmeyer, W. N. and R. Fricke (eds) . 1 March 2016 . California Academy of Sciences . 8 March 2016.