Wuyanling Goby

Rhinogobius wuyanlingensis

Endemic Goby of Chinese Seas

Tropical
Upper river
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
East Asia
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Rhinogobius wuyanlingensis is a freshwater goby native to Wuyanling National Nature Reserve in Zhejiang Province, China. It is probably endemic to the upper reaches of the Feiyun River Basin. Rhinogobius wuyanlingensis measure 2.8–3.1 cm (1.1–1.2 in) in standard length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Gobies and Allies
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Rhinogobius
Maximum length: 3.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Asia: China. Known only from the Wuyanling National Natural Conservation Area, Tai-Shun County, upper tributary of Feiyunjiang Basin, Zhejiang. This species may be endemic to the upper reaches of this river basin.

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