GOBIIDAE


Asterropteryx semipunctata, 33 mm SL (from Iriomote I., Japan)

Asterropteryx semipunctata
Rüppell, 1830
Starry goby
Gobi bintang

D VI-I,10; A I,9; P1 16-18; LR 24-25; PDS 6-8

Pelvic fins almost separated; sensory canals and pores present on head; cheek and operculum scaled; some to several spines along preopercular margin; 3rd spine of 1st dorsal fin elongate; numerous bright blue spots on head and body. Indo-West Pacific.

Sirip perut hampir terpisah; terdapat saluran sensor dan pori-pori pada kepala; pipi dan operkulum bersisik; sedikit sampai beberapa duri keras sepanjang pinggiran preoperkulum; jari-jari keras ke-3 sirip punggung pertama memanjang; banyak bercak biru terang pada kepala dan badan. Indo-Pasifik Barat.