| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
1.85 cm SL (male/unsexed); 1.72 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 6-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: rugose genital papillae in both sexes. No IT pores; POP pores absent or greatly reduced. 4 - 6 large spots on ventral midline posteriorly from anal fin origin; subcutaneous bars associated with some ventral-midline spots. Fifth pelvic fin ray small, unbranched, about 1/10 length of 4th ray (usually poorly ossified). Anterior-most branch of 4th pelvic ray elongate, at least 10 segments. Dorsal spines in D1 not prolonged as filaments. 9 - 17 pectoral fin rays may be branched (Ref. 38034). |
| Biology: |
Found resting on the substrate in shallow (<4.6 m) sheltered habitats, either at patch reefs well back in the bay (no surge, silt, and mud surrounding the coral) or from fouling communities on dock floats (Ref. 38034, 116739). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 May 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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