Occurs in streams with moderate to fast flow in shallow areas of rocks and gravel (depth 0.3-1 m) just above tidal influence with Schismatogobius bruynisi and S.vanuatuensis, in the same habitat.
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Schismatogobius tiola is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral fin usually with 15 rays; pectoral fins with a large triangular dorsal (or transverse) black band and a smaller one posteriorly; first dorsal fln membrane posterior to spine 6 not connected to base of spine of second dorsal fln; anal fin with 1 spine and 8-9 rays; ventral surface of head in male blackish with a white mentum; ventral surface of head in female whitish or slightly pigmented with dusky blotches and with usually a blackish ring around mentum .: elongated.
Behavioural data for Schismatogobius Tiola is currently being reviewed.
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Freshwater; demersal; depth range 0 - 1 m . Subtropical
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