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Sicyopus cebuensis Chen & Shao, 1998 |
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photo by
Prieto, E.P. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Sicydiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.75 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.91 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. First dorsal fin of males elongated. Ctenoid scales loosely arranged on anterior part of the body; naked on head, full nape to around first dorsal fin base, pectoral fin base, and entire belly. Coloration specific in male, body with a large transverse blotch of grayish violet in the middle; creamy yellow anteriorly, and shiny red orange posteriorly (Ref. 44834). | |||
| Biology: | Seems to prefer smaller drainages in clear hill streams (Ref. 44834). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||