Rhinogobius honghensis Chen, Yang & Chen, 1999

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Nam Xam basin in Laos and Red River basin in Viet Nam and Yunnan, China.
Diagnosis:  Cheek, nape and side with many large dark round spots; 0-4 predorsal scales; side spotted, without conspicuous bars (Ref. 43281); Pectoral fin rays modally 17; almost round dark spots on cheek as large as pupil size in male (Ref. 79602).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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