Schismatogobius mondo Keith, Lord & Larson, 2017

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  2.01 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Oceania: Solomon Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Schismatogobius mondo can be distinguished by the following characters: pectoral fin with 14-15 rays; pectoral fins partly crossed by broad black band and few rows of black spots; first dorsal fln membrane posterior to spine 6 not connected to base of spine of second dorsal fin; anal fin I,9; body with three transverse black bands; male with ventral surface of head and frenum blackish; and female with ventral surface of head whitish with a blackish border (Ref. 116768).
Biology:  Occurs in streams with moderate to fast flow in shallow areas of rocks and gravel (depth 0.3-0.6 m) just above tidal influence with Schismatogobius bruynisi, S. tiola, and S . vanuatuensis, in the same habitat (Ref. 116768).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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