Papuligobius ocellatus (Fowler 1937)

Depressed head and somewhat cylindrical body; usually a very dark to almost completely black body, with green or yellowish spots (in life) more or less organized in in vertical bars (Ref. 27732). Ocellus or black blotch at upper extremity of caudal base (Ref. 43281).

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 26

Adults are found in medium to large-sized rivers (Ref. 12975). They feed on insects and zooplankton. Occasionally marketed in mixed catches (Ref. 12693).

fisheries: minor commercial