Stiphodon rutilaureus Watson, 1996 Golden-red stiphodon |
photo by
Dubosc, J. |
Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Sicydiinae | |||
Max. size: | 4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.98 cm SL (female) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range - 5 m, amphidromous | |||
Distribution: | Oceania: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits swift, clear streams over rocky bottoms. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |