Trypauchenichthys larsonae Murdy, 2008

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Amblyopinae
Max. size:  12.53 cm SL (male/unsexed); 14.32 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 41 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 58-62; Anal soft rays: 46-50. This species is distinct with the following characters: frontal crest is smooth and not serrated; scales on abdomen; vertebral count 10 + 25-26; total vertebrae 35-36 (x = 35.1); longitudinal scale rows 48-63 (x = 54.3); compared to its congeners, it has the least ratio between pelvic-fin length and SL (0.041-0.076, x = 0.056), and between pelvic-fin length and head length (0.254-0.428, x = 0.332) (Ref. 75632).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 December 2023 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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