Stiphodon rutilaureus Watson, 1996
Golden-red stiphodon
Stiphodon rutilaureus
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Sicydiinae
Max. size:  4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.98 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range - 5 m, amphidromous
Distribution:  Oceania: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits swift, clear streams over rocky bottoms.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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