| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 22 m |
| Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Characterized by white body color with dark brown stripe from snout to upper pectoral fin base, converging with bar across nape; presence of dark brown band from each dorsal fin to lower side; light to dark brown bar across base of caudal fin; upper margin of pectoral fin with dark brown band; completely united pelvic fins with well-developed frenum; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 46-48; head and body with cycloid scales; predorsal scales about 24; prominent papillae ridges on head; depth of body 5.8-6.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Occurs among rubble and sand of bays and steep reef slopes (Ref. 37816, 48637). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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