Sarasin's goby explained

Mugilogobius sarasinorum, Sarasin's goby, is a species of goby endemic to Lake Poso in Sulawesi, Indonesia. This species can reach a length of 8cm (03inches) TL.[1] It is important to local commercial fisheries and the fishing community.

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of Swiss naturalist-ethnologist Paul Sarasin (1856-1929) and his cousin, naturalist Fritz Sarasin (1859-1942), who collected the type specimens.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Kottelat, M.; A.J. Whitten; S.N. Kartikasari; and S. Wirjoatmodjo (1993). Freshwater fishes of Western Indonesia and Sulawesi. Periplus Editions.
  2. Web site: Order GOBIIFORMES: Family OXUDERCIDAE (a-o) . 15 March 2022 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 22 September 2018.

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