Mugilogobius adeia Larson & Kottelat, 1992
photo by Aquamiroir/Grégoire Germeau

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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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