Lubricogobius rubrofasciatus
Lubricogobius rubrofasciatus Chen, Liao, Ho & Shao, 2024

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  1.88 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 40 - 45 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: the Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 25-25. This species is distinguished from its congeners by following set of features: D2 I,10; A I,7; pectoral fin 18; head and trunk entirely naked; anterior and posterior nostrils are short tubes; gill opening large and extends ventrally beyond the rear vertical of peropercle; infraorbital papillae are all longitudinal. Colouration when alive: body and head are creamy white to yellow; iris bright orange; with an oblique bright red orange stripe from nape to upper lip through eye; dorsal, anal, pelvic and caudal fins are with yellow to orange with distal deep black margin on fin membrane (Ref. 133035).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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