Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
5.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 1 years |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 97 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Carmel Bay in central California, USA to ClariĆ³n Island, Mexico. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in rocky areas, often in caves and crevices. Occurs from intertidal to 97 m depth. Often collected for home aquarium. Oviparous (Ref. 56079). Males guard the eggs which are found attached to roof of shelter (Ref. 56079). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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