First record of the highfin goby Gobionellus oceanicus (Gobiiformes: Gobiidae) in Costa Rican freshwaters

The highfin goby Gobionelus oceanicus is herein reported for the first time in freshwaters of Costa Rica. One specimen was collected in the lower Pacuare River basin, Atlantic slope, Costa Rica. This new record brings the total number of Costa Rican native freshwater fish species to 253.

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Main Authors: Álvarez, Francisco S., Herrerea, Derick, Angulo, Arturo
Format: Digital revista
Language:eng
Published: Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Costa Rica 2018
Online Access:https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/2169
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Summary:The highfin goby Gobionelus oceanicus is herein reported for the first time in freshwaters of Costa Rica. One specimen was collected in the lower Pacuare River basin, Atlantic slope, Costa Rica. This new record brings the total number of Costa Rican native freshwater fish species to 253.