| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 36 m |
| Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and the Bahamas to Yucatan, Mexico and Belize. |
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Distinguished by the following characteristics: general body color is light grey-brown, typically have areas of very bright iridescent blue and/or yellow; body is laterally compressed; large, nearly vertical mouth; completely scaled body; first dorsal with VII spines; ventral fins are united (Ref. 92840). |
| Inhabits shallow water on soft calcareous bottoms. Found usually near burrow, but occasionally seen swimming in small schools. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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