Callogobius nigromarginatus, a new species of goby (Pisces: Gobiidae) from Taiwan

Authors: Chen, Jeng-Ping; Shao, Kwang-Tsao

Source: Bulletin of Marine Science, Volume 66, Number 2, March 2000 , pp. 457-466(10)

Publisher: University of Miami - Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

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Abstract:

Callogobius nigromarginatus, was collected from muddy-sand bottom close to a reef flat in Taitung County, southeastern Taiwan. This species has 25-26 lateral scale rows, thus belonging to the group with fewer scale rows as proposed by Goren et al. (1991). Diagnostic characters of this species include: fewer predorsal scales (5), 7-8 transverse scale rows, with posterior oculoscapular pores, three preopercular pores, pelvic fraenum present, and distinctive color pattern (broad stripe on 2nd dorsal and anal fin in adult). A key to all eight species of this low-scale-row group is also presented.

Document Type: Research article

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