Odontamblyopus rubicundus (Hamilton, 1822)
Odontamblyopus rubicundus
photo by Vidthayanon, C.

 Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Amblyopinae
 Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic, amphidromous
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: India, Myanmar and Bangladesh. This species is not found in Indonesia, the Philippines or Ariake Sound.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34-41; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 32-39; Vertebrae: 27-27. Eyes rudimentary but distinct, covered by skin. Mouth oblique. Several short barbels may be present on underside of chin. Pectoral -fin rays free and silk-like. Three anal fin pterygiophores preceding first haemal spine. Cycloid scales embedded on head and body. Caudal fin very long (Ref. 45323).
 Biology:  Occurs in coastal waters and estuaries (Ref. 4833).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 15.06.95
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 13.05.10
 Checked by: Casal, Christine Marie V. - 30.08.96

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