Mystery Stiphodon gobies identified…almost!
October 4th, 2013 — 12:32pm
S. maculidorsalis is easily-recognised by presence of small black spots on the dorsal surface of the head and trunk in both males and females. © Odyssey
Freshwater gobies of the genus Stiphodon have become increasingly popular aquarium inhabitants in recent years, but considerable confusion has surrounded the identity of some commonly-traded species due to a number of factors. Continue reading »
Category: Ichthyology, News | Tags: aquarium, fishkeeping, gobies, goby, Maeda, Raffes Bulletin of Zoology, Sicydiinae, Stiphodon, Tan | One comment »
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