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Onepore goby (Papuligobius uniporus) — Gobiidae

Onepore goby

Papuligobius uniporus
Family: Gobiidae

The Onepore goby (Papuligobius uniporus) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 7 cm.

Length
6.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Range
Asia: Laos

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Description

The onepore goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from fast-flowing fresh water of the Mekong basin in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a slender, brown-speckled body with fine markings and fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it perches among gravel and stones of clear mountain streams and snaps at insect larvae, small invertebrates and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Onepore goby?

The Onepore goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Onepore goby live?

The Onepore goby lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Laos

How big does the Onepore goby get?

The Onepore goby grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.

Is the Onepore goby dangerous to humans?

No, the Onepore goby is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

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All data

Identification

English name
Onepore goby sourced
Scientific name
Papuligobius uniporus
Family
Gobiidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
6.5 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Spots sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Natural range
Asia: Laos sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Small fishes, crustaceans and invertebrates inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Papuligobius

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