Egglestonichthys rubidus Allen, Erdmann & Brooks, 2020

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  2.12 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by the following characters: segmented dorsal and anal rays 7; pectoral rays 17-18; lateral scales 27-28; transverse scales 7; predorsal scales 13-18, extends to middleof interorbital; head and body scales are entirely ctenoid, including the breast, belly, prepelvic area, pectoral-fin base, predorsal, cheek, and opercle; cheek and opercle scales extending ventrally to lower margin; no head pores; head with transverse papillae pattern with some rows raised, forming ridges. Colouration: head, body, fins are generally red to reddish brown, the outer edge of dorsal and anal fins with frost-like, white speckling (Ref. 123361).
Biology:  Collected from mud-bottom habitat (Ref. 123361).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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