Stigmatogobius sadanundio (Spotted gobie)

Fish with a body ranging from white to gray and speckled with black pea.

The Stigmatogobius Sadanundio is a fish belonging to the Gobiidae family. He is from eastern India, where he lives in rivers and coastal lagoons. It is a freshwater fish that can reach a length of 5.5 cm for males and 6.5 cm for females.

The body of the stigmatogobius sadanundio is flat and elongated, with a wide head and a protractile mouth. Its color is dark gray on the back and white on the belly, with dark brown spots on the sides and fins. The caudal fin is very colorful, with yellow, red and black bands.

The stigmatogobius sadanundio is a gregarious fish that lives in benches in the shallow waters of rivers and lagoons. It feeds mainly on small invertebrates and plankton. The male is territorial and defends its territory against other males by making bridal parades to attract females. Reproduction is done during monsoon periods, when the waters of the rivers are swollen and the eggs can be easily transported by the current.

The stigmatogobius sadanundio is a popular fish in the aquarophilia because of its beautiful color and its ease of maintenance. However, it is threatened in its natural habitat due to water pollution and the destruction of its habitat by humans. It is also considered an invasive species in certain regions where it has been accidentally or intentionally introduced.

The female is smaller than the male.

Lays in a hidden space (cave or coconut.) And in brackish water.