| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| Max. size: |
3.88 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.64 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Asia: China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 30-30. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: pectoral-fin rays usually 13-15; longitudinal scale series 30-33, with the predorsal area lacking scales; total vertebrae 30, with 12 precaudal and 18 caudal vertebrae. Colouration: head and body light gray, adorned with irregular orange markings on the cheeks and opercle (Ref. 132591).. |
| Biology: |
This species is restricted to fast-flowing, shallow streams with a cobble substrate in the type locality, where surveyed streams ranged from 10-30 cm in depth. This goby species is characterized by its large eggs (1.5-2.1 mm in size), which it deposits on the bottom surface of the cobblestones (Ref. 132591). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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