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Polyspondylogobius sinensis Kimura & Wu, 1994 |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: known only from Guangdong and Guangxi in southern China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31-34; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 18-20. Live specimens semi-transparent. Preserved specimens brownish or yellowish, pale ventrally; middle of caudal fin with short grey band; fin membranes translucent. | |||
| Biology: | Mainly found in brackish water, river mouths and tidal pools, but also near the bottom in shallow, sandy bays. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||