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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). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||