Abstract
Propherallodus longipterus sp. nov. (Gobiesocidae: Diplocrepinae) is described on the basis of three specimens (17.0–22.8 mm in standard length: SL) from the Philippines. The new species is characterized by the following characters: 8 or 9 dorsal-fin rays; 8 anal-fin rays; 23 or 24 pectoral-fin rays; 34 vertebrae; upper end of gill membrane level with 7th or 8th pectoral-fin ray base in lateral view; posterior nostril located slightly behind anterior margin of eye; head size moderate, length 30.3–32.1% of SL; disc size moderate, length 19.4–21.5% SL; caudal-peduncle depth 8.7–9.7% SL, 1.5–1.8 in caudal-peduncle length; dorsal- and anal-fin bases long, 14.8–17.8 and 15.7–17.3% SL, respectively; pre-dorsal-fin length 66.8–69.0% SL; dorsal-caudal length 31.1–31.8% SL. Propherallodus briggsi Shiogaki and Dotsu 1983, the most similar congeneric species, is redescribed on the basis of 10 specimens, including the holotype, and morphological changes with growth considered.
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