| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: southern Philippines to Java, Indonesia. Palau in Micronesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 13-13. Characterized by presence of three grey to reddish stripes on upper two-thirds of body, interspersed with irregular red marking; lower side of body with five diffuse dark grey blotches; dark brown spot at caudal fin base; first and second dorsal fin equal in height; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 55-60; predorsal scales 22-25; scales dorsally on opercle, none on cheek; ctenoid body scales; cycloid scales on nape, abdomen and opercle; depth of body 4.5 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in silty inner tidal flats near mangroves and among seagrasses, usually hovering a little above the bottom (Ref. 34765). Feeds on small invertebrates and organic matter (Ref. 34765). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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