Stenogobius ophthalmoporus (Bleeker, 1853)

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  14.21 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: Japan, Taiwan, Viet Nam, Philippines and Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Predorsal midline fully scaled, usually 19-21; cheek almost always naked; opercle scaled; pectoral base scaled; belly scaled anteriorly near pelvic base; breast always with exposed or embedded scales; basal half of first dorsal fin with two black bands, lower band may originate behind first or second spine; sexual dichromatism not well developed (Ref. 34009).
Biology:  Known from estuaries to lowland rivers and streams in fresh water.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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