Tomiyamichthys tanyspilus Randall & Chen, 2007
Longspot shrimpgoby
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.02 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Characterized by greenish grey body color with numerous blackish spots; midlateral row of five elongated dark spots, last on base of caudal fin followed by blackish median streak onto fin; united pelvic fins, well developed frenum present; longitudinal scale series 78-80; head, nape and pectoral fin base without scales; cycloid scales covering body; greatest depth of body 6.7-7.3 in SL; lanceolate caudal fin, longer than head length; absence of posterior oculoscapular sensory canal (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Collected from silty sand habitat (Ref. 75862).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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