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Mugilogobius stigmaticus (De Vis, 1884) Blackspot mangrovegoby |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: eastern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 26-26. Body with about seven brown blotches along midside, three oval to round dark spots at caudal base (Ref. 43716). Longitudinal scales 35-51; TRB 12-18; predorsal scales 17-25, mostly small, anterior few sometimes larger, extending to between rear preopercular margin and rear of eyes; ctenoid scales on body extending forward in wedge to behind pectoral fin; third spine of dorsal fin modally longest, but no spines elongate (Ref. 43716). Caudal fin rounded posteriorly (Ref. 43716). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits estuarine areas (Ref. 43716). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||