Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Reunion. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Sides with dark spots along midline; males with dark spot on upper pectoral base; 1st dorsal fin with dark stripe near base and a black spot at rear of fin; pelvic fins with a black band (Ref. 2798). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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