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Gymnoamblyopus novaeguineae Murdy & Ferraris, 2003 |
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photo by
Murdy, E.O. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Amblyopinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.9 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33-33; Anal soft rays: 26-26; Vertebrae: 26-26. Pterygiophore formula 3-12210; having only 1 anal-fin pterygiophore anterior to first haemal spine. Absence of the following: Y-shaped second anal-fin pterygiophore, chin barbels, scales, raised dermal folds or ridges, and cephalic sensory canals and pores. Short pleural ribs posteriorly directed. Vertical mouth large; lips fleshy especially at rictus. Eyes rudimentary, but distinct; covered by skin. Posterior naris lateral to, and slightly anterior to, eye. Anterior naris at tip of small flap of skin overhanging upper jaw. Dorsal-fin base long and broadly joined with caudal fin; anal-fin membrane also broadly joined with caudal fin. Pectoral fin margin rounded posteriorly. Pelvic fin with well-developed frenum and connecting membrane forming cup-shaped disc. Caudal fin slightly longer than head. Head depressed with a slightly compressed body. (Ref. 45979). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||