Platygobiopsis akihito
# Platygobiopsis akihito

Platygobiopsis akihito, the Imperial goby, is a species of goby known only from the area of Flores, Indonesia. This species reaches a length of 13 cm (5.1 in).

## Etymology

The goby is named for Emeritus Emperor Akihito of Japan (b. 1933), honoring his contribution to the expansion of knowledge of gobioid fishes.

