Rhinogobius xianshuiensis Chen, Wu & Shao, 1999

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China (Fujian Province).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Rear edge of caudal fin rounded (Ref. 31187). Broad orange-yellow background with 2-3 wavy dark brown stripes and some pearly round spots on pectoral fin base, a red net-like pattern on opercle, a red brown vertical line below anterior part of eye and an orange first dorsal fin in males (Ref. 31187).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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