Sicyopterus punctissimus

(Sicyopterus punctissimus)

Description

Sicyopterus punctissimus is a species of goby endemic to Madagascar where it occurs in clear, fast-flowing rivers and streams. This species can reach a length of 12.2 centimetres (4.8 in) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Perciformes

Family:Gobiidae

Genus:Sicyopterus

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