Hetereleotris bipunctata Tortonese, 1976

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  4.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden, Red Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Description: second dorsal-fin rays I,12-13; anal-fin rays I,11; pectoral-fin rays 15; a black spot dorsally at posterior end of caudal peduncle; body scales small, longitudinal scale count 40-52; body slender, depth at anal-fin origin 14-15% SL (Ref. 57078).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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