Oxyeleotris herwerdenii (Weber, 1910)
Blackbanded gauvina

Family:  Butidae (Gudgeon gobies)
Max. size:  30 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia and Oceania: New Guinea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8
Biology:  Found on muddy bottom, close to shore in turbid conditions.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from the Lorentz River in Irian Jaya.


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