Hetereleotris poecila (Fowler, 1946)
Hetereleotris poecila
photo by Suzuki, T.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  1.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Second dorsal-fin rays usually I,10, rarely I,11; anal-fin rays usually I,9; an enlarged dark brown bar on upper pectoral base, extending onto pectoral rays (Ref. 57078).
Biology:  Inhabits tide pools.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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