Allomogurnda montana Allen, 2003
Allomogurnda montana
photo by Allen, G.R.

 Family:  Eleotridae (Sleepers), subfamily: Eleotrinae
 Max. size:  6.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 0 - 1 m
 Distribution:  Oceania: upper Awaetowa River on Fergusson Island in the D' Entrecasteaux Islands of Papau New Guinea.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Distinguished by the following characters: caudal peduncle depth 13.0-13.9% of SL, average 13.35%; second dorsal fin base length 19.1-22.2% SL, average 20.9%; anal fin base length 16.0-18.9% SL, average 17.21%; indistinct orange bands on the head that disappear in preservative; floor of mouth is liberally covered with tiny melanophores (Ref. 77038). Description: transverse scale rows 10-11; zigzag scale rows on caudal peduncle 9 (Ref. 77038).
 Biology:  Inhabits cool, clear, fast flowing water in a primary forest at an elevation of approximately 580 m. Prefers quiet sections, protected from direct current, occurring on sand, gravel and rock substrates in 0.5-1 m depth (Ref. 77038).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 17.07.08

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