Emerald Cling Goby

Stiphodon surrufus

Two Point One Centimeters Goby from Philippine Waters

Green
Tropical
Regional distribution
East Asia
Southeast Asia
Small
Tropical fish

Stiphodon surrufus is a species of goby endemic to the Philippines where it is only known to occur in Lagu Lagu creek on Leyte Island. It inhabits areas with boulders and swift-flowing water.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Gobies and Allies
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Stiphodon
Maximum length: 2.1 cm
Distribution: Asia: currently known from Lagu Lagu creek in Leyte, Philippines. Also from Kagoshima, Japan (Ref. 96269 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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