taxonID	type	description	language	source
751187F4FFE6A77AFF7EFD40FD91B79F.taxon	description	(Figs. 1 A, 3 A; Table 2)	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE6A77AFF7EFD40FD91B79F.taxon	materials_examined	Materials examined. NTOUP 2006 - 08 - 712, 22.1 mm SL, Chao-Jing Park, Keelung City, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 25, 2006; NTOUP 2006 - 09 - 733, 25.4 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 14, 2006; NTOUP 2006 - 09 - 734, 28.6 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 14, 2006; NTOUP 2006 - 09 - 735, 25.1 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 14, 2006; NTOUP 2006 - 09 - 739, 27.7 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 14, 2006; NTOUP 2008 - 06 - 398, 33.3 mm SL, Chao-Jing, Keelung City, 10 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., June 26, 2008; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 467, 28.9 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 26, 2010; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 470, 24.6 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 27, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 248, 28.1 mm SL, Longshiadong, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 12, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 250, 31.0 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 251, 28.6 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. IS Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 252, 16.7 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 258, 25.5 mm SL, Houshih Fringing Reef, 20 m, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 275, 16.1 mm SL, North-side of atoll, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 20 m K-T Chen, June 19, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 503, 3: 20.9 – 21.9 mm SL, Outer-side of atoll, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 20 m K-T Chen, July 7, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 504, 2: 20.1 – 20.6 mm SL, Outer-side of atoll, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 20 m K-T Chen, July 7, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 505, 28.4 mm SL, Outer-side of atoll, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 20 m K-T Chen, July 7, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 506, 4: 20.2 – 27.8 mm SL, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., July 7, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 507, 4: 17.8 – 32.6 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 10 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., July 7, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 508, 3: 24.2 – 36.2 mm SL, Meirendong, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., July 10, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 509, 4: 12.0 – 27.6 mm SL, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., July 8, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 510, 4: 27.6 – 31.6 mm SL, Shiangjieuwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 8, 2008; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 511, 2: 25.2 – 28.4 mm SL, Hongchiakeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 9, 2008; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 512, 30.8 mm SL, Hongchiakeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 5, 2009; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 513, 33.8 mm SL, Shanhai, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, May 3, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 514, 25.1 mm SL, Shanhai, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, May 3, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 515, 17.2 mm SL, Wanlitong, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, May 3, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 516, 23.8 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, May 3, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 517, 21.3 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, May 3, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 518, 3: 16.1 – 20.5 mm SL, Baisha, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, May 4, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 519, 17.2 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, May 5, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 520, 25.7 mm SL, Longshiadong, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, August 24, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 521, 24.9 mm SL, Longshia dong, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, August 24, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 522, 42.0 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, August 24, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 523, 2: 26.1 – 26.9 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, August 24, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 524, 2: 29.9 – 35.2 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, August 24, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 525, 6: 24.9 – 35.2 mm SL, Shanfu fish port, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 10 m, coll. K-T Chen, August 25, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 526, 3: 23.5 – 28.8 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen, August 25, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 527, 25.8 mm SL, Mianhua Islet, Keelung City, 20 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 6, 2011; ASIZP 0057529, 3: 25.8 – 34.6 mm SL, Tiaoshi, Kenting, Pingtung County, coll. J-P Chen, November 2, 1995.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE6A77AFF7EFD40FD91B79F.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. D 1 VI; D 2 I / 9; A I / 8; P modally 19; LR modally 25; TR 7; SD 1 P 3. Pelvic fin with weak frenum. First dorsal fin with a large vertical black line in front of 3 rd spinous ray; second black blotch around 5 th to 6 th spinous rays. Body with many small brown spots. Caudal fin base with a large triangular black mark.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE6A77AFF7EFD40FD91B79F.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Widely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific region. It can be found in northern, eastern, southern Taiwan, as well as other islands.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE7A77DFF7EFC60FD91B5EB.taxon	description	(Fig. 1 B; Table 2)	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE7A77DFF7EFC60FD91B5EB.taxon	materials_examined	Materials examined. NTOUP 2006 - 09 - 744, 16.0 mm SL, Wanlitong, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. IS Chen et al., September 14, 2006; NTOUP 2006 - 09 - 756, 23.4 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 15, 2006; NTOUP 2006 - 09 - 757, 18.5 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 15, 2006; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 469, 18.3 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 26, 2010; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 473, 23.7 mm SL, Dalaogoo, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 27, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 249, 19.2 mm SL, Sanbanwan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 12, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 253, 25.4 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 254, 21.4 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 255, 22.2 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 256, 15.6 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 259, 17.4 mm SL, Houshih Fringing Reef, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 260, 24.0 mm SL, Shanfu fish port, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, Intertidal zone, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 501, 23.4 mm SL, Longdong, Gongliao, New Taipei City, 10 m, coll. I-S Chen and K-T Chen, June 14, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 502, 22.6 mm SL, Longdong, Gongliao, New Taipei City, 10 m, coll. I-S Chen and K-T Chen, June 14, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 528, 25.4 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., July 10, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 529, 24.0 mm SL, Wanlitong, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 10, 2008; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 530, 23.1 mm SL, Shirang, Green Island, Taitung, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., April 26, 2009; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 531, 23.6 mm SL, Longmen port, Orchid Island, Taitung, 15 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., September 8, 2009; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 532, 2: 20.0 - 22.2 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung, 15 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., September 5, 2009; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 533, 29.2 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, August 24, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 534, 2: 20.0 – 25.5 mm SL, Shanfu fish port, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, August 24, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 535, 18.9 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, August 25, 2011; ASIZP 0056482, 29.0 mm SL, Tanziwan, Pingtung County, coll. J-P Chen, May 25, 1987.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE7A77DFF7EFC60FD91B5EB.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. D 1 VI; D 2 I / 9; A I / 8; P modally 18; LR modally 25; TR 7; SD 1 P 3. Second and 3 rd spinous rays longer in D 1. Pelvic fin with frenum. Head and body with many yellowish brown round spots. A black round blotch above pectoral fin base about equal to width of pupil. Caudal fin base with similar black blotch.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE7A77DFF7EFC60FD91B5EB.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Widely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific region. It can be found in northern, eastern, southern Taiwan, as well as other islands.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE1A77CFF7EFF01FF7DB1B8.taxon	description	(Fig. 1 C; Table 2)	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE1A77CFF7EFF01FF7DB1B8.taxon	materials_examined	Materials examined. NTOUP 2006 - 09 - 742, 42.7 mm SL, Wanlitong, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 14, 2006; NTOUP 2006 - 09 - 743, 29.9 mm SL, Wanlitong, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 14, 2006; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 462, 15.6 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 27, 2010; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 466, 34.4 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 26, 2010; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 468, 26.9 mm SL, Hongchaikeng, Kenting, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 26, 2010; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 474, 44.8 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 26, 2010; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 475, 38.7 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 27, 2010; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 476, 46.8 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 27, 2010; NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 477, 42.0 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 27, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 257, 44.2 mm SL, Shanfu fish port, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 13, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 536, 23.1 mm SL, Chenggong Township, Taitung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., April 05, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 537, 21.1 mm SL, Chenggong Township, Taitung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., April 05, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 538, 2: 21.8 – 22.5 mm SL, Chenggong Township, Taitung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., April 05, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 539, 39.2 mm SL, Chenggong Township, Taitung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., April 06, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 540, 45.9 mm SL, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., July 9, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 541, 23.1 mm SL, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., July 8, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 542, 2: 36.9 – 45.8 mm SL, Longmen port, Orchid Island, Taitung, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 8, 2009; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 543, 45.9 mm SL, Longshiadong, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m, coll. Y-H Gong, August 24, 2011; ASIZP 0056670, 27.1 mm SL, Shanhai, Pingtung County, 14 m, coll. K-T Shao, June 7, 1989; ASIZP 0058777, 2: 33.0 – 51.0 mm SL, Guiwan, Green Island, Taitung County, 6 m, coll. J-P Chen, May 29, 1993.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE1A77CFF7EFF01FF7DB1B8.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. D 1 VI; D 2 I / 9; A I / 8; P modally 19; LR modally 26; SD 1 P 3. Anterior two spinous longest in D 1. Body scattered with yellowish orange rounded spots. Caudal fin base with large, oblong black blotch about equal to eye diameter.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE1A77CFF7EFF01FF7DB1B8.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Widely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific region. It can be found in southern Taiwan and other islands.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE1A77FFF7EFA42FB6FB527.taxon	description	(Fig. 1 D; Table 2)	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE1A77FFF7EFA42FB6FB527.taxon	materials_examined	Materials examined. NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 471, 27.5 mm SL, Nanwan, Hengchun township, Pingtung county, 20 m, coll. M-J Chiang et al., May 27, 2010; NTOUP 2010 - 09472, 33.3 mm SL, Nanwan, Hengchun township, Pingtung county, 20 m, coll. M-J Chiang et al., May 27, 2010.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE1A77FFF7EFA42FB6FB527.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. D 1 VI; D 2 I / 9; A I / 8; P 19 - 21; LR 26 - 2 7; SD 1 P 4. Upper lip prominent. Second and 3 rd spinous rays longer in D 1. Pelvic fin without frenum, with low connecting membrane. Body scattered yellowish brown to grayish orange-red spots. First dorsal fin grayish-black on upper half.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE1A77FFF7EFA42FB6FB527.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Widely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific region. A newly recorded species for all Taiwanese waters. In Taiwan, it can only be collected from the southern region (Kenting National Park). I-S Chen observed this species in Taiping Island, South China Sea, in 1995.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE1A77FFF7EFA42FB6FB527.taxon	discussion	Remarks. I-S Chen first found and recorded this unusual, rare species during a SCUBA diving expedition in Maumere, Flores Island, Indonesia in 1993. He also found the species in Taiping Island, South China Sea at a depth of 20 – 35 m during a fish fauna survey expedition in 1995. However, first valid evidence of this species, confirmed by real specimens, was brought to light in southern Taiwan as part of the author’s collection in 2010.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE2A77FFF7EFEF7FDF8B3C9.taxon	description	(Figs. 1 E – F; Table 2)	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE2A77FFF7EFEF7FDF8B3C9.taxon	materials_examined	Materials examined. NTOUP 2010 - 09 - 478, 16.9 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. M-J Jiang et al., May 27, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 261, 30.2 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, December 20, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 262, 36.5 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, December 20, 2010; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 263,17.2 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 17, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 264, 15: 11.8 – 18.5 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 17, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 265, 16.6 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 17, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 266, 16.6 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 17, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 267, 16.6 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 17, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 268, 19.0 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 17, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 269, 20.1 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 17, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 270, 20.2 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 17, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 271, 27.0 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 17, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 272, 20.1 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 18, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 273, 2: 17.5 – 18.2 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 18, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 274, 57.0 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, June 18, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 276, 34.8 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. Y-H Gong, June 21, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 03 - 277, 32.5 mm SL, Northwest of Inner Atoll, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 20 m, coll. Y-H Gong, June 22, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 544, 29.1 mm SL, Chenggong, Taitung, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., April 6, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 545, 23.5 mm SL, Chenggong, Taitung, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., April 5, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 546, 41.0 mm SL, Chenggong, Taitung, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., April 6, 2007; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 547, 24.1 mm SL, Jihuei, Chenggong, Taitung, 15 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., August 18, 2006; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 548, 29.5 mm SL, Nanwan, Kenting, Pingtung County, 20 m, coll. K-T Chen and Y-H gong, May 4, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 549, 16.2 mm SL, Lagoon, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. I-S Chen et al., September 21, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 550, 6: 20.6 – 33.6 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen, September 21, 2011; NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 551, 4: 21.8 – 31.2 mm SL, North Coast, Dongsha Island, Kaohsiung City, 5 m, coll. K-T Chen, September 21, 2011; ASIZP 00056483, 44.9 mm SL, Houbi Lack, Pingtung County, coll. J-P Chen, January 24, 1988; ASIZP 0056785, 2: 49.0 – 53.0 mm SL, Maubitou, Pingtung County, Intertidal zone, coll. H-C Lee, June 19, 1975; ASIZP 0058359, 7: 42.9 – 51.7 mm SL, Maubitou, Pingtung County, coll. H-C Lee, May 24, 1975.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE2A77FFF7EFEF7FDF8B3C9.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. D 1 VI; D 2 I / 9; A I / 8; P modally 18; LR modally 25; TR 7; SD 1 P 3. Pelvic fin with frenum with larger 5 th branched ray. Body and head with orange to brown small dots. A brown stripe below eye to upper lip. A larger brown spot on cheek. First dorsal fin with a median small black spot in front 2 rd spinous ray. Caudal peduncle with a median vertical bar. Caudal fin base with a small black spot about equal to pupil.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFE2A77FFF7EFEF7FDF8B3C9.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Widely distributed in the Indo-West Pacific region. It can be found in northern, eastern, and southern Taiwan, as well as other islands.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFEDA775FF7EFC5EFD36B6CB.taxon	description	(Figs. 1 G – H, 2, 3 B; Tables 1 – 2)	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFEDA775FF7EFC5EFD36B6CB.taxon	materials_examined	Materials examined. Holotype. NTOUP 2022 - 07 - 201, 25.5 mm SL, coll. DY Hong and YC Yang, Taiping Island, South China Sea, July 27, 2022. Paratypes. SOUTH CHINA SEA: NTOUP 2022 - 07 - 202, 7: 17.3 – 24.2 mm SL, coll. DY Hong and YC Yang, Taiping Island, South China Sea, July 27, 2022. NTOUP 2022 - 07 - 203, 2: 28.8 – 29.8 mm SL, coll. DY Hong and YC Yang, Taiping Island, South China Sea, July 27, 2022. NTOUP 2022 - 07 - 204, 2: 22.4 – 23.6 mm SL, coll. DY Hong and YC Yang, Taiping Island, South China Sea, July 29, 2022. TAIWAN: NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 552, 23.1 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m. coll. I-S Chen et al., July 7, 2007. NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 553, 30.0 mm SL, Meirendong, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m. coll. I-S Chen et al., July 8, 2007. NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 554, 2: 17.8 – 23.1 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m. coll. I-S Chen et al., July 10, 2007. NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 555, 25.7 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m. coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, August 24, 2011. NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 556, 28.8 mm SL, Huapingyan, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m. coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, August 24, 2011. NTOUP 2012 - 06 - 557, 28.4 mm SL, Shanfu fish port, Liouciou Township, Pingtung County, 15 m. coll. K-T Chen and Y-H Gong, August 24, 2011.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFEDA775FF7EFC5EFD36B6CB.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species can be distinguished from other congeners by the following unique combination of features: D 1 VI; D 2 I / 9; A I / 8; P 19; LR 25 - 26; SD 1 P 3. V with low frenum with lowest region about 1 / 10 of its spine; 4 th branched rays longest. Head and body with small, bright yellow round spots and some tiny white dots. A row of discontinuous yellow spots running from lower origin of orbit to upper lip. Cheek with a similar parallel row of yellow marks. Lateral midline with a horizontal series of 8 – 9 bright yellow spots, with size smaller than pupil on trunk. Caudal fin base with a median, triangularly yellow to grayish-yellow mark. First dorsal fin with a deep black blotch on upper 1 / 4 region in front of 3 rd spinous ray; a smaller oblong, deep black mark on upper half region in between 5 th and 6 th spinous rays. Second dorsal fin with 3 – 4 rows of tiny yellow round spots. Caudal fin translucent with three major radiated rows of small yellow spots.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFEDA775FF7EFC5EFD36B6CB.taxon	description	Descriptions. Body proportions were listed in Table 1. Body slender and elongate, compressed posteriorly. Cross-section of anterior part of head triangular. Snout short, pointed, dorsal profile smooth. Maxillary reaching the vertical of anterior margin of orbit. Anterior nostril as a short tube. Gill-opening extending ventrally beyond vertical of midline of opercle. Posterior nostril as round hole. VC 10 + 16 = 26. Fins. — D 1 VI; D 2 I / 9; A I / 8; P 18 - 20 (modally 19); V I / 5. No distinct elongate spinous ray in D 1, with anterior three rays longer, rear tip extending to first branched ray of D 2. An origin inserted below vertical of first branched ray of D 2. P large, rear tip extending to vertical of second branched ray of D 2. V with low frenum with lowest region about 1 / 10 of its spine length; 4 th branched rays longest, and rear tip extending beyond the anus. C rounded. Scales. — LR 25 - 26 (modally 26); TR 7; PreD 0; SD 1 P 3. Body with median large ctenoid scales. Head including cheek, snout, nape and operculum naked. Prepectoral and prepelvic region with cycloid scales. Head lateral-line system Head canals: Three major canals comprise anterior oculoscapular canal, posterior oculoscapular canal, and preopercular canal. Head pores on anterior oculoscapular canal with a posterior nasal pore σ near each posterior nostril; a single median interorbital pore λ and posterior pore κ; a posterior pore ω just behind orbit; an infraorbital pore α below the posterior pore; a lateral canal pore β above preoperculum; a terminal lateral canal pore ρ above ear vertical of preoperculum. Pores θ and τ as two ends on posterior oculoscapular canal. Three pores γ, δ and ε on preopercular canal. Sensory papillae: Cheek with four main longitudinal rows a, b, c, d. Row cp singular. More papillae in rows b and d. Row a divided into a 1 (2 papillae), and a single a 2. Operculum with rows ot and oi closely arranged; but well separated from row os. Row z vertically present. Rows x and y horizontally present. Nape with longitudinal rows g and m. Row f paired. Other papillae shown in Fig. 2. Coloration while fresh. Body and head semi-translucent, head and body with small bright yellow round spots and some tiny white dots. A row of discontinuous yellow spots running from lower origin of orbit to the upper lip. Cheek with a similar parallel row of yellow marks. Pectoral fin base with two bright yellow round spots with a median white bar. Lateral midline with a horizontal series of 8 – 9 bright yellow spots with size smaller than pupil on trunk. Other part of trunk scattered with smaller yellow round spots. Caudal fin base with a median, triangularly yellow to grayish-yellow mark. First dorsal fin with a deep black blotch on upper 1 / 4 region in front of 3 rd spinous ray; a smaller oblong, deep black mark on upper half region in between 5 th and 6 th spinous rays; and its membrane with some smaller yellow spots and some grayish to black dots. Second dorsal fin with 3 – 4 rows of tiny yellow round spots. Pelvic somewhat translucent with tiny white dots. Anal fin with some small yellow spots on outer 2 / 3 region and some tiny white spots basally. Caudal fin translucent with three major radiated rows of small yellow spots. Coloration in preservation. After 10 % formalin preservation, all bright yellow spots and marks faded. Only the diagnostic feature of the first dorsal fin, along with separate black marks, remained.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFEDA775FF7EFC5EFD36B6CB.taxon	distribution	Distribution. This new species is mainly found in Taiping Island in the South China Sea, with some populations also in southern Taiwan. Its presence may extend the known range of new species to other regions of the South China Sea, southern Japan, or the tropical Indian Ocean.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFEDA775FF7EFC5EFD36B6CB.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific name, taipinensis, refers to its type locality, Taiping Island, which is the largest island belonging to Taiwan ROC, located around the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea. The new species identified is more dominant than any other Fusigobius species collected from the island. This region may also serve as an important habitat for the current species. In contrast, although the species is also found in southern Taiwan, it is actually a very rare species compared to all other species observed among the members of its congeners.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
751187F4FFEDA775FF7EFC5EFD36B6CB.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The new species herein is rather similar to the typical F. duospilus in terms of its meristic features. However, it can be well distinguished from F. duospilus from the type locality of the holotype by (1) the different pigmentation in anterior half of first dorsal fin as higher black blotch vs. vertical black stripe (Fig. 3); (2) body coloration: a series of bright yellow spots vs. 4 main grayish brown blotches; (3) great differentiation in mitogenetic comparison (Fig. 4). Hoese and Reader (1985) describe specimens of fish not from Australia exhibiting a similar dorsal fin pattern, which could possibly be identical to those in our studies. Phylogenetic insights into Fusigobius species in Taiwan. The phylogenetic analysis of all Taiwanese species of Fusigobius was inferred from the partial sequences of the mtDNA ND 5 gene represented in Fig. 4. Both phylogenetic trees showed similar topologies, except the divergence time of Bathygobius was different between the trees. In the PhyML tree, Bathygobius separated from the common ancestor with all analyzed Fusigobius species, and Fusigobius formed a monophyletic group. As for the Bayesian tree, Bathygobius separated from the common ancestor with F. melacron and other Fusigobius species. All these scenarios could explain the plesiomorphic state of F. melacron and the monophyletic group of remaining Fusigobius that shares the synapomorphic feature of separated pelvic fins. All recognized Taiwanese species, including F. humeralis, F. inframaculatus, F. melacron, and F. neophytus, were very well separated by long branches with rather high posterior probability and bootstrap value support. The intraspecific genetic divergence of all Fusigobius species was very low. The phylogenetic trees were also well supported by the fact that F. taipinensis n. sp. was different from its closely related F. duospilus with a high posterior probability and bootstraps value. All the species delimitations also supported that these two lineages were distinct species; even the ASAP method assigned E. acanthopoma and E. oxycephala as the same species, irrespective of which substitution models were selected. With the new species Fusigobius taipinensis and the new record Fusigobius melacron documented in this study, a total of six species of Fusigobius have been formally recorded from Taiwan. These reef gobiids were morphologically and genetically distinguished.	en	Chen, I-Shiung, Chen, Kuan-Te, Yang, Yen-Cheng, Harefa, Tonisman, Chou, Li-Chin, Shen, Kang-Ning, Chang, Chih-Wei (2024): Taxonomic review and molecular phylogenetics of the reef gobiid genus Fusigobius from Taiwan with comments on a new species from South China Sea. Zootaxa 5550 (1): 17-31, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5550.1.5
