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Chaenogobius annularis Gill, 1859 Forktongue goby |
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photo by
Suzuki, T. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Japan and Korea. Reported occurrence elsewhere may be referring to other species of Gymnogobius. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-10; Vertebrae: 32-33. This species is characterized by the following: scales in longitudinal series 61-67, transverse series 20-22, predorsal scales 17-24; a pair of sensory papillae in row f; modal ray count of second dorsal fin I,10; modal AP 2; modal vertebrae count 14+18; dorsal fins light brown with distinct dark-brown with wavy longitudinal bands; caudal and pectoral fins light brown with distinct dark-brown transverse bands; body and head light brown with approximately 6 broad, dark transverse bands; caudal fin base with several small, black spots and distinct blotch (Ref. 81467). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||