Stenogobius macropterus (Duncker, 1912)

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  7.31 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Sri Lanka.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Opercle naked; cheek naked; pectoral base usually naked; belly anteriorly usually naked; breast naked; predorsal midline naked or with few scales near first dorsal fin; first dorsal fin with crescentic to slightly tear-shaped blackish mark near posterior base of fin, most pronounced after fourth spine; pectoral fin with 14 to 15 rays, usually 15 (Ref. 34009).
Biology:  Recorded from brackish and freshwater streams.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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