Ophiogobius jenynsi Hoese, 1976
Ophiogobius jenynsi
photo by Hooker, Y.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  5.5 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 80 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Chile.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Vertebrae: 32-32. Distinguished by having the following characteristics: dorsal-fin spines VIII; vertebrae (13 + 19= 32) (Ref. 92840).
Biology:  Inhabits rocky intertidal zone where it feeds on small crustaceans (Ref. 92840).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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