Eugnathogobius stictos Larson 2009
Summary:
A pale yellowish goby with small brown to blackish spots and flecks along the upper sides, and vertical bars on the dusky caudal fin.
Cite this page as:
Dianne J. Bray, Eugnathogobius stictos in Fishes of Australia, accessed 30 Mar 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2723
Eugnathogobius stictos Larson 2009
More Info
Distribution |
Endemic to the East Alligator River estuary, Northern Territory. Inhabits muddy bottoms. |
Features |
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Etymology |
The specific name stictos is from the Greek stiktos, meaning 'spotted' or 'dappled', in reference to the fine spots on the body. |
Author |
Dianne J. Bray |
Eugnathogobius stictos Larson 2009
References
Huang, S.-P., J. Zeehan & I.-S. Chen, 2013. A new genus of Hemigobius generic group goby based on morphological and molecular evidence, with description of a new species. Journal of Marine Science and Technology 21(Suppl): 146-155. (Wuhanlinigobius polylepis) PDF
Larson, H.K. 2009. Review of the gobiid fish genera Eugnathogobius and Pseudogobiopsis (Gobioidei: Gobiidae: Gobionellinae), with descriptions of three new species. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 57(1): 127-181.
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 Eugnathogobius polylepis)
Quick Facts
CAAB Code:37428349
Habitat:Muddy bottoms
Max Size:2.2 cm SL
Species Maps
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