Brachygobius kabiliensis

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Brachygobius kabiliensis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Gobiiformes
Family: Oxudercidae
Genus: Brachygobius
Species:
B. kabiliensis
Binomial name
Brachygobius kabiliensis
Inger, 1958

Brachygobius kabiliensis, commonly known as the kabili bumblebee goby, is a species of goby. [2]

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Habitat

Inhabits both fresh and brackish water, and is generally restricted to lowland, coastal environments, including mangrove swamps, estuaries, and tidal streams. [3]

Distribution

The species has a Southeast Asia distribution, is native to Cambodia, Indonesia (Kalimantan), Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak), Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Huckstorf, V. (2012). "Brachygobius kabiliensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2012: e.T181337A1723482. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T181337A1723482.en .
  2. "Brachygobius kabiliensis summary page".
  3. Seriousli Fish website, http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/brachygobius-kabiliensis/