Schismatogobius limmoni Keith & Hubert, 2021

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  2.22 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.63 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Indonesia (Suluwesi).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9. This small Schismatogobius species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral rays16-17 (mostly 17), fins with a medium black triangular wedge dorsally usually with 2 vertical rows of dark spots below it; first dorsal-fin membrane posterior to spine 6 is not connected to the base of spine of second dorsal fin; ventral surface of head in males blackish or greyish in the medium part; ventral surface of head in female mainly whitish; frenum whitish. There is a single mitochondrial lineage observed for this species (BOLD: AEA7944) (Ref. 123786).
Biology:  Collected in a freshwater stream which has moderate to fast flow in shallow areas of boulders, gravel and sand (Ref. 123786).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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