Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems (Jan 2002)

STIPHODON JULIENI, A NEW SPECIES OF FRESHWATER GOBY (TELEOSTEI: GOBIOIDEI: SICYDIINAE) FROM RAPA, FRENCH POLYNESIA.

  • KEITH P.,
  • WATSON R. E.,
  • MARQUET G.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/kmae:2002009
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 0, no. 364
pp. 161 – 171

Abstract

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Stiphodon julieni, new species, is described on the basis of 8 specimens collected from a high gradient stream on Rapa in French Polynesia. Stiphodon julieni, new species, is the largest species of Stiphodon known to occur in French Polynesia and is distinguished from all other congeners in French Polynesia by the following combination of characteristics: predorsal midline with 10-14 cycloid scales; lateral scales 31-36 reaching upper pectoral base; transverse series back (TRB) 8-9; transverse series forward (TRF) 9-12; upper jaw teeth 33-38.