Sicyopterus ocellaris Keith, Allen & Lord, 2012

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Sicydiinae
Max. size:  4.1 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.83 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, amphidromous
Distribution:  Oceania: Known only from the Nuru River, northeastern Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:  A Sicyopterus with three clefts (one anteriorly and two midlaterally) on upper lip, with smooth lip and with a second dorsal fin with 1 spine and 11 segmented rays. A distinctive black spot at the posterior base of the first dorsal fin, including rays 4 to 6, both in males and females. Lateral scales usually 50-57, predorsal scales 16-25 and transverse forward scales 15-19 (Ref. 90225).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 19 February 2020 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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