Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
4.99 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 6 m |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador. |
Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. This species differs from all its congeners in the eastern Pacific by having the following characters: 2 basicaudal scales; D2 typically I,11; numerous branched caudal rays 12-15; with a longitudinal dark stripe on head (Ref. 87125). |
Inhabits rocky reefs, usually found near Eucidaris thouarsi. Known as facultative cleaners (Ref. 92840). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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