RESEARCH ARTICLE

Navigobius vittatus, a new species of dartfish (Gobiidae: Ptereleotrinae) from Brunei Darussalam

Gerald R. Allen, Mark V. Erdmann & N.K. Dita Cahyani

Abstract

A new species of ptereleotrine dartfish, Navigobius vittatus, is described from marine waters of Brunei Darussalam, on the island of Borneo, based on 25 specimens, 14.8-23.0 mm SL. It is distinguished from Navigobius dewa of Japan, the only other described member of the genus, by a combination of features that include a smaller maximum size, first dorsal fin taller than second dorsal fin and containing filamentous rays, 11-13 segmented dorsal rays, 10-12 segmented anal rays, 53-58 scales in longitudinal series, and pronounced color differences.