Sicyopus cebuensis Chen & Shao, 1998
photo by Prieto, E.P.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Sicydiinae
Max. size:  3.75 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.91 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. First dorsal fin of males elongated. Ctenoid scales loosely arranged on anterior part of the body; naked on head, full nape to around first dorsal fin base, pectoral fin base, and entire belly. Coloration specific in male, body with a large transverse blotch of grayish violet in the middle; creamy yellow anteriorly, and shiny red orange posteriorly (Ref. 44834).
Biology:  Seems to prefer smaller drainages in clear hill streams (Ref. 44834).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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