Rhinogobius longyanensis Chen, Cheng & Shao, 2008

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  4.25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China (apparently endemic within Julongjiang Basin).
Diagnosis:  Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Rhinogobius longyanensis can be distinguished from all other species of Rhinogobius by the unique combination of the following characters: second dorsal fin rays I, 8; anal fin rays I, 7-8; pectoral fin rays modally 17; longitudinal scale rows 30-32; predorsal scales 7-8; and vertebral count 10 + 17 = 27; body with 5-6 blackish brown blotches; 3 parallel, deep brown oblique stripes crossing on cheek in male; branchiostegal membrane with 24-28 shiny orange red spots in male; pectoral fin base with a horizontal, deep black bar which is sharply pointed posteriorly (Ref. 79602).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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