Scientific name Schismatogobius Higher classification Goby Order Perciformes | Family Gobiidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Redneck goby, Schismatogobius fuligimentus |
Schismatogobius ampluvinculus
Schismatogobius is a genus of fish in the goby family, Gobiidae. They are native to southern and eastern Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Adults dwell in freshwater habitat such as streams and rivers, where they live along the sand and gravel substrates.
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These fish are not always obvious in the habitat, because they are small and cryptic. They lack scales and have variable color patterns, with no two individuals of a given species alike. Compared to those of females, the jaws of males are "hugely large".

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Species

There are currently 10 recognized species in this genus. More species are known but have yet to be described.
Species include:



References
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