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This species of goby was collected in the tidal zone of a river's lower reaches, but it also occurs in mangrove and brackish water zones of rivers.
The males are lighter in color and have a larger first dorsal fin.
The back is emerald green, with a horizontal dark purple stripe running along the sides. The belly is pink.
The body is elongated with a small, rounded head.
Etymology:
The etymology is not explained, suggested as a subgenus of Gobius, possibly derived from the comparative adjective -istos, referring to the “larger scales and longer caudal peduncle” of I. stephensoni (=ornatus) compared to “true Palearctic” Gobius.
The males are lighter in color and have a larger first dorsal fin.
The back is emerald green, with a horizontal dark purple stripe running along the sides. The belly is pink.
The body is elongated with a small, rounded head.
Etymology:
The etymology is not explained, suggested as a subgenus of Gobius, possibly derived from the comparative adjective -istos, referring to the “larger scales and longer caudal peduncle” of I. stephensoni (=ornatus) compared to “true Palearctic” Gobius.
