A new species of Sicyopus (Gobioidei) from Java and Bali

TitleA new species of Sicyopus (Gobioidei) from Java and Bali
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsKeith, P, Hadiaty, R, Busson, F, Hubert, N
JournalCybium
Volume38
Issue3
Pagination173-178
KeywordsFreshwater, Gobiidae, Indonesia, New species, Sicyopus rubicundus
Abstract

Sicyopus rubicundus n. sp., a sicydiine goby, is described from specimens collected in streams of Java and Bali (Indonesia). It differs from other species of this amphidromous genus by a combination of characters including a first dorsal fin with five spines in both sexes, a second dorsal fin with one spine and nine segmented rays, an anal fin with one spine and nine segmented rays, and a distinctive body colour in male.