| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Sicydiinae |
| Max. size: |
3.75 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.91 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. First dorsal fin of males elongated. Ctenoid scales loosely arranged on anterior part of the body; naked on head, full nape to around first dorsal fin base, pectoral fin base, and entire belly. Coloration specific in male, body with a large transverse blotch of grayish violet in the middle; creamy yellow anteriorly, and shiny red orange posteriorly (Ref. 44834). |
| Biology: |
Seems to prefer smaller drainages in clear hill streams (Ref. 44834). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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