| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
10.16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 3 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Characterized by semi-translucent grey body with brown and white spotting; lower side of body with row of double blackish spots; pelvic fins united and frenum present; rounded caudal fin, about equal to head length; longitudinal scale series 22-26; ctenoid body scales and on nape; predorsal scales 8-11; cheek and opercle without scales; depth of body 5.5-6.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Solitary or in small groups. Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms in 3-15 m (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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