| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| Max. size: |
2.65 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Thailand (central and peninsular) and southern Vietnam. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Vertebrae: 10-16. Distinguished by the following characteristics: small, stocky body with slightly depressed head; second dorsal and anal rays I, 6; pectoral scales absent in specimens from central Thailand, 10-12 predorsal scales present in southern (peninsular) specimens; pectoral girdle smoooth and with low fleshy flange; small eyes, mostly dorsal and close to snout tip; mouth terminal, large, may be greatly enlarged in males; deeply bilobed tongue; plain grey color, with blackish markings along bases of dorsal, anal, caudal and pectoral fins (Ref. 80545). |
| Biology: |
Found in estuarines to fresh water (Ref. 80545). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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