Egglestonichthys ulbubunitj Larson 2013

Summary:

A recently described round-headed goby from turbid estuarine and coastal habitats of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory. The species is unique in having a number of rays in the lower half of the pectoral fin free from connecting membranes.

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Bray, D.J. 2018, Egglestonichthys ulbubunitj in Fishes of Australia, accessed 20 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/4986

Egglestonichthys ulbubunitj Larson 2013

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Distribution	Endemic to shallow coastal and estuarine areas of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory. Inhabits very soft to firm muddy bottoms, occasionally with broken shell and plant detritus such as drifts of leaves, at depths of 1-16 m.
Etymology	The species is named ulbubunitj for the Ulbu Bunidj clan in Arnhem Land, at the suggestion of senior Traditional Owner Jonathan Nadji. He stated: "My family's clan area includes the area where this fish (go by threadfin) was discovered. Our clan, Ulbu Bunidj, shares this area with Djindibi. I would like this fish to be named after our clan, which is Ulbu Bunitj". (Larson 2013).
Species Citation	Egglestonichthys ulbubunitj Larson 2013, Aqua, International Journal of Ichthyology 19(3): 149, figs 2-4. Type locality: off Pococks Beach, north of West Alligator Head, Northern Territory.
Author	Bray, D.J. 2018
Resources	Australian Faunal Directory

Egglestonichthys ulbubunitj Larson 2013

References

Larson, H.K. 2013. A new species of Egglestonichthys from northern Australian estuaries (Teleostei, Gobiidae, Gobiinae). aqua: International Journal of Ichthyology 19(3): 147-154.

Larson, H.K., Williams, R.S. & Hammer, M.P. 2013. An annotated checklist of the fishes of the Northern Territory, Australia. Zootaxa 3696(1): 1-293 (as Egglestonichthys sp.)