| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| Max. size: |
2.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Singapore and Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. Head and body whitish to light brown; with 7 black bands, at least 5 of which encircling the body. Rounded to elongate lack spot on the center of caudal fin base. Black-bordered whitish oblique streak from eye to corner of mouth. Longitudinal scales 25-28. TRB 7-9. Predorsal scales 8-11; starting close behind eyes, anteriormost scale enlarged. Scales on body mostly ctenoid. Second to 4th spines of dorsal fin longest, often elongate (Ref. 43716). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow small mangrove creeks and pools; often concealed among leaf litter (Ref. 43716). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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