Caffrogobius nudiceps (Valenciennes, 1837)
Barehead goby
Caffrogobius nudiceps
photo by Koch, R.J.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Swakopmund, Namibia southward to East London, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Pale bar at pectoral base bordered by a dark bar anteriorly (Ref. 2798).
Biology:  Found in rock pools and estuaries, in weed or mud (Ref. 5299).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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