A new species of Sicyopus (Gobiidae) from Java and Bali

Keith P., Hadiaty R.K., Busson F., Hubert N.

Published date: September 2014
Volume: 38
Number: 3
Pagination: 173-178
doi: https://doi.org/10.26028/cybium/2014-383-002
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How to cite: Keith, P., Hadiaty, R. K., Busson, F., & Hubert, N. (2014). A new species of Sicyopus (Gobiidae) from Java and Bali. Cybium, 38(3): 173-178. https://doi.org/10.26028/CYBIUM/2014-383-002

Abstract

Sicyopus rubicundus n. sp., a sicydiine goby, is described from specimens collected in streams of Java and Bali (Indonesia). It differs from other species of this amphidromous genus by a combination of characters including a first dorsal fin with five spines in both sexes, a second dorsal fin with one spine and nine segmented rays, an anal fin with one spine and nine segmented rays, and a distinctive body colour in male.

Keywords: freshwater - Gobiidae - Indonesia - New species - Sicyopus rubicundus
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