Corfu dwarf goby

Corfu dwarf goby is a species of fish of the genus Knipovitsia of the Goviidae family (govii) endemic to Corfu. It has been reported only from the karst source of Gardiki, southwest of the Korission lagoon. This source has dried up, but it is possible that the species survives in nearby springs and streams flowing into the lagoon, although its presence has not been confirmed.
The Corfu reaches a length of up to 2.2 cm (standard length – Standard Length). Its body is completely covered with scales; it bears 32-33 scales along the lateral line. The anterior oculoscapular canal is very narrow and terminates between the eyes, with or without pores. The pre-gill canal is missing. The eyes are large and the distance between the sockets is noticeably shorter than their diameter. Adult females have a broad dark stripe and males two dark spots on the distal peduncle of the first dorsal fin.
The Corfu dwarf goby is classified as a Critically Endangered species in the 2009 Red Book of Threatened Animals of Greece, published by the Greek Ministry of the Environment. The main threat it faces is the destruction of its habitat (desiccation). The IUCN classifies the species as Data Deficient (DD), since, despite recent (2006) observations, it has not been found in its only known location.