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Description of a New Species of Cryptocentrus (Teleostei: Gobiidae) from Northern Australia, with Comments on the Genus

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: A new species of Cryptocentrus is described from northern Australia.The species is distinctive in having an orbital tentacle, sensory papillae on ridged flaps on the head, transverse rows of preopercular mandibular sensory papillae, scales on the cheek, and 11 + 15 vertebrae.Species of Cryptocentrus normally have 10+16 vertebrae.The species occurs on silty sand substrates and is commonly trawled.Discussion on the species and species-groups in the genus Cryptocentrus is provided.

Source: The Beagle Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory

DOI: 10.5962/p.286324

Authors: Helen K Larson, Douglass F Hoese

Institution: Australian Museum

Language: English

Topic: Fish Biology and Ecology Studies

Subfield: Aquatic Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2264733853

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Cites: 20

Cited by: 13

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