Rhinogobius candidianus
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| Rhinogobius candidianus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gobiiformes |
| Family: | Oxudercidae |
| Genus: | Rhinogobius |
| Species: | R. candidianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhinogobius candidianus (Regan, 1908) | |
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Rhinogobius candidianus is a species of freshwater goby.[1][2][3] It is endemic to Taiwan.[1][2][4]
The specific name candidianus refers to the type locality, Lake Candidius.[1][5] However, the species does not occur in the lake itself, but rather in the nearby rivers.[6]
Description
Rhinogobius candidianus can grow to 7.8 cm (3.1 in) standard length.[6][3] The body is elongated, compressed posteriorly. The dead is depressed with an obtuse snout tip. The pelvic fins are united to a rounded sucking disc. Body coloration is yellow or dark brownish. There can be 6–7 indistinct blotches on side; some adults have blue spots.[6]