Sicyopterus cynocephalus (Valenciennes, 1837)
Cleft-lipped goby
photo by Greco, F.M.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Sicydiinae
Max. size:  16.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Philippines and Indonesia. Oceania: Papua New Guinea (Ref. 2847).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10
Biology:  Found in fast-flowing streams with cobble and boulder bottoms (Ref. 2847). Occurs at least as far as 50-60 km upstream from the sea (Ref. 2847).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 January 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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