Eugnathogobius microps Smith, 1931
Eugnathogobius microps
photo by Larson, H.K.

 Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
 Max. size:  2.65 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Asia: Thailand (central and peninsular) and southern Vietnam.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Vertebrae: 10-16. Distinguished by the following characteristics: small, stocky body with slightly depressed head; second dorsal and anal rays I, 6; pectoral scales absent in specimens from central Thailand, 10-12 predorsal scales present in southern (peninsular) specimens; pectoral girdle smoooth and with low fleshy flange; small eyes, mostly dorsal and close to snout tip; mouth terminal, large, may be greatly enlarged in males; deeply bilobed tongue; plain grey color, with blackish markings along bases of dorsal, anal, caudal and pectoral fins (Ref. 80545).
 Biology:  Found in estuarines to fresh water (Ref. 80545).
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 28.10.02
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 21.01.14

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