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Stenogobius mekongensis Watson, 1991 |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.91 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6.84 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: known only from the Mekong River Delta region of Viet Nam. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Predorsal midline always scaled, ranging from few close to dorsal fin to entirely scaled with small scales; opercle usually naked; cheek naked; pectoral base scaled; belly anteriorly usually scaled next to pelvic base; breast with embedded scales; posterior nostril on line even or below lower margin of pupil; basal half of first dorsal fin with paired black bands; weak banding on distal half. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rivers and streams. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||