Rhinogobius vermiculatus Chen & Kottelat, 2001

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Nam Ma basin in Laos and expected in Viet Nam.
Diagnosis:  Cheek and opercle with dark brown reticulations; horizontal blackish brown line on anterior part of cheek; throat with greyish round spots in male; body with 8 dark brown blotches; black spot at pectoral base; 4-5 bars on caudal fin (Ref. 43281); longitudinal scale rows 32-34; pectoral fin rays modally 16 (Ref. 79602).
Biology:  Inhabits forest creeks (Ref. 43281).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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