Rhinogobius nammaensis Chen & Kottelat, 2001

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  4.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Nam Ma basin in Laos and expected in Viet Nam.
Diagnosis:  Cheeks with many minute dark brown spots in males, with several irregular short lines in females; throat with densely-set white round spots in males; body with 5-6 longitudinal rows of light brown spots (yellowish orange in life) in males; 6-8 dark brown lateral blotches; some females marmorated; pectoral base with cluster of dark spots in males, with a black spot and a vertical black line in females (Ref. 43281).
Biology:  Inhabits small forest creeks and in riffles of streams (Ref. 43281).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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