RESEARCH ARTICLE
Cryptocentrus nanus, a new species of dwarf shrimpgoby from
Fiji (Teleostei: Gobiidae)
David W. Greenfield &
Gerald R. Allen
Abstract
A new species of alpheid-shrimp-associated goby is described from Fiji based on 9 specimens, 17.2-23.4 mm SL.
Diagnostic features include an exceptionally small size at maturity, a uniform black color, possession of vomerine
teeth, a rounded caudal fin, 65-81 scales in the longitudinal series, 0-15 predorsal scales, body depth at pelvic-fin
origin 4.4-5.2 in SL, snout length 4.4-8.4 in HL, and caudal-peduncle depth 3.3-3.8 in HL.
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CITATION:
Greenfield, D.W. & Allen, G.R. (2018) Cryptocentrus nanus, a new species of dwarf shrimpgoby from
Fiji (Teleostei: Gobiidae). Journal of the
Ocean Science Foundation, 30, 28-38.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1248967
publication date: 18 May 2018
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