Stiphodon larson explained

Stiphodon larson is a species of goby found in Papua New Guinea.[1] This species can reach a length of 3.1cm (01.2inches) SL.

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of Helen K. Larson, the Curator of Fishes at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory in Darwin, Australia.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Watson, R.E., 1996. A review of Stiphodon from New Guinea and adjacent regions, with descriptions of five new species (Teleostei: Gobiidae: Sicydiinae). Rev. Fr. Aquariol. 23(3-4):113-132.
  2. Web site: Order GOBIIFORMES: Family OXUDERCIDAE (p-z) . 4 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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