Borneo Hoverer

Body reddish brown with patches on the cheeks and a black spot at the base of the tail. SL to 38 mm.Description: Characterized by having dark spots on dorsal fins; longitudinal scale series 78-89; presence of head pores along upper and rear margin of eye, and two preopercular pores; rounded to slightly emarginate caudal fin (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 17; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 16 - 18

Occurs in mangroves (Ref. 37816). Also forms aggregations near surface of marine lakes and tidal streams (Ref. 90102).

Occurs among mangroves (Ref. 1602). Also forms aggregations near surface of marine lakes and tidal streams (Ref. 90102).