| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| Max. size: |
3.36 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Asia: China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 27-27. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D2 I,8, A I,7, pectoral fin rays modally 17; scales in longitudinal series 28-30 (modally 29); perdorsal scales 9-10 (modally 9); total vertebrae 27. Colouration: males with cheek with 4 main oblique black stripes, the branchiostegal membrane grayish blue with about 26-32 rounded, brilliant orange red spots, and adults with caudal fin gray with some light rounded spots and basal black spotted patch and large central yellow mark (Ref. 133061). |
| Biology: |
Found in shallow-water riffles and front region of pools at 20-60 cm depth, with substratum of large pebbles with slow to moderate flowing water (Ref. 133061). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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