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Rhinogobius lingjiangensis Chen, 2025 |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.62 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 6-7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: second dorsal fin rays I/7-8 (usually I/8); anal fin rays I/6-7 (usually I/6); pectoral fin rays 16-17 (modally 16); longitudinal scale series 31-32 (modally 31); perdorsal scales 5-6 (modally 6); vertebral count 28; cheek with 7 rather wide reddish orange parallel bands in male; caudal fin base with a central blackish brown spot in male; and pectoral fin base greyish with brown vertical bar in male, anterior basal 1/4 region of pectoral fin with semicircular creamy yellow region in male (Ref. 138527). | |||
| Biology: | The species inhabits shallow-water riffles and front section of pools, 15-60 cm. in depth, characterized by large pebble substrates and moderate currents (Ref. 138527). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||