Papuligobius uniporus Chen & Kottelat, 2003

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  6.51 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Nam Ma basin in Laos and probably in Viet Nam.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9; Vertebrae: 26-26. Pectoral fin rays modally 18-19; scales in longitudinal series 34-37; pores ? and ? usually united into a large pore; plain caudal fin; basal region of pectoral fin with 3 vertically arranged rounded white spots (Ref. 52877).
Biology:  Found in streams and creeks with stone to boulder substrate, in clear, relatively shallow (up to 0.5 m deep in dry season) and relatively swift water (Ref. 52877).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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