Stiphodon annieae Keith & Hadiaty, 2014

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Sicydiinae
Max. size:  2.27 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Indonesia
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral rays 14; D2 with 9 segmented rays; premaxillary teeth 34-40; no scales on head and nape; head and jaw are long; typical colouration of males bright red, mottled with a blue pattern on the back (Ref. 100388).
Biology:  This species was found in a clear, high gradient stream with rocky bottom and lives on the bottom of the river, on top of rocks. Assumed to be amphidromous (Ref. 100388).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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