| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| Max. size: |
2.78 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: Northern Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Schismatogobius baitabag is distinguished by the following charactersL pectoral fin usually with 15 rays; pectoral flns banded with rows of dark spots; membrane in first dorsal fln posterior to spine 6 partly connected to base of spine of second dorsal fin; male with ventral surface of head, frenum, and pelvic disk yellowish, with black mentum and lower lips; and female with ventral surface of head, frenum and pelvic disk yellowish, with dark mentum (Ref. 116768). |
| Biology: |
Found in streams with moderate to fast flow in shallow areas of gravel. The holotype was collected from a bend in the Nagada River in a valley, with slow to moderate flow over sand, gravel, smooth rocks and boulders, with some leaf litter and logs (Ref. 116768). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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