The new species has only been found in one tributary on Enggano Island, located south of Sumatra, a study said.

Scientists identified a new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, capable of climbing waterfalls, in Malakoni Village on Indonesia’s Enggano Island.

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...

The round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) is a non‐native species that has rapidly established itself in freshwater and brackish environments across Europe and North America.

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...