Obliquogobius eptactis
Obliquogobius eptactis Fujiwara, Psomadakis, Swe & Motomura, 2021
Seven-striped deepwater goby

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  5.01 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 181 - 184 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean; Myanmar (Andaman Sea).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D2 I, 9-10; head is somewhat large, length 32.9-34.4% of SL; lateral surface of nape with scales; postorbital pore G in anterior oculoscapular canal; gill opening is relatively narrow, anteroventral point extending slightly forward to vertical level of the preopercle margin; caudal fin is asymmetrical dorsoventrally, with rays in upper half much longer than those in lower half, giving obliquely pointed appearance. Colouration: body with seven bright yellow bars, pale whitish in preserved specimens, two lunder the first dorsal-fin base, remainder under second dorsal-fin (from origin) and on caudal peduncle; dorsal fins are pale brown with bright yellow barred pattern; first dorsal fin without broad black margin; pectoral fin is bright yellow; three bright yellow vertical bars on the upper part of caudal fin; no distinct black spot at the centre of caudal-fin base (Ref. 129320).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 March 2024 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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