| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: Previously known only from New Guinea, this species is relatively common in the lower Mekong and occurs upstream as far as Khoné Falls. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8 |
| Biology: |
Occurs mainly in lakes and backwaters of the lowland plain, but also occasionally found in main river channels (Ref. 2847). Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans. Marketed fresh (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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