Rhinogobius lanyuensis Chen, Miller & Fang, 1998
photo by The Fish Database of Taiwan

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  6.69 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Lanyu (Orchid Island), Taiwan (Ref. 33066) and China (Ref. 31517).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 26-26. Scales in longitudinal series 33-35; predorsal scales 13-17; snout length 32.5-44.5% and postorbital length 42.5-49.6% of head length; cheek with orange or brown spots; body with 8 vertical blackish brown bars; second dorsal fin with several rows of dark spots; pectoral fin base having 3 vertical dark brown stripes; and caudal fin with several rows of tiny brown spots. Female with discontinuous lateral dark band but male without longitudinal band.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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