| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: southern Japan to Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 5-7. Pelvic fins with a well-developed frenum; anterior nostrils usually present (rarely absent on one side); dorsal and ventral edges of caudal peduncle strongly keeled; bright yellow in color (Ref. 45340). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow inshore to moderate depth on muddy substrates, usually with small outcrops of rubble or debris (Ref. 48637). Collected from muddy sand bottom (Ref. 45340). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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