| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| Max. size: |
4.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
Asia: restricted to Lake Matano, Sulawesi, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 26-27. At least 5 irregular broad black bands across sides, bands interspersed with large spots and irregular markings (Ref. 43716). Longitudinal scales 28-32; TRB 8-11; predorsal scales small, reaching to above preopercular margin; scales on body mostly ctenoid; first spine of dorsal fin longest and often filamentous (Ref. 43716). Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 43716). |
| Biology: |
Known only from Lake Matano where it was observed to stay close by or seek shelter in empty shells of the gastropod Brotia gemmifera (Ref. 43716). Feeds on tiny short-spired gastropods (Ref. 43716). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 29 June 2018 (B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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