The species of Eleotris from Indonesia are reviewed and compared to the known species described from the area. Nine species are recognized including three new species in the ‘melanosoma’ neuromast pattern group. These are described using genetic and morpho-meristic approaches. The new species differ by a high percentage of genetic divergence in partial COI gene (652 bp) and by several characters including the number of pectoral fin rays, the number of scales in lateral, predorsal, forward and zigzag series. The main characteristics of the other known species in the area in the ‘melanosoma’ group, Eleotris melanosoma Bleeker, 1853 and Eleotris macrolepis (Bleeker, 1875), both belonging to this group, are given for comparison. A key for Eleotris species from Indonesia is provided.
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12 November 2021
Eleotris (Teleostei: Eleotridae) from Indonesia with Description of Three New Species Within the ‘melanosoma’ Neuromast Pattern Group
Marion I. Mennesson,
Philippe Keith,
Sopian Sauri,
Frédéric Busson,
Erwan Delrieu-Trottin,
Gino Limmon,
Tedjo Sukmono,
Jiran,
Renny Risdawati,
Hadi Dahruddin,
Nicolas Hubert
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Pacific Science
Vol. 75 • No. 4
October 2021
Vol. 75 • No. 4
October 2021
cryptic species
Eleotris
Indonesia
