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Rhinogobius ponkouensis Huang & Chen, 2007 |
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photo by
Huang, S.-P. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.03 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: China (Hanjiang basin in Fujian Province). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 28-28. Distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: second dorsal, I, 8; anal fin I, 7-8 (modally 7); pectoral fin 16-17 (modally 16); longitudinal scale rows 32-34; vertebral count modally 28; coloration pattern: cheek with 2 distinct oblique blackish brown stripes in male; pectoral fin base with 2 deep brown spots; branchiostegal membranes with 15-18 orange-red spots (light grayish when preserved); caudal fin with 4-6 rows of vertical deep brown lines or spots (Ref. 57935). | |||
| Biology: | This non-diadromous species is found in the shallow riffles of the swiftly flowing tributaries (Ref. 57935). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||