| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
2.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 12 - 28 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Southern Bahamas. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dark overall with large melanophores; fins paler (Ref. 026938); small; lacking head pores; possess ctenoid scales only along ventral edge and sides of the caudal peduncle; has two modified basicaudal scales at base of caudal fin; first dorsal with VIII spines; pelvic fins united forming a disc; possesses dark internal bars (Ref. 92840). |
| Biology: |
Sponge-dwelling goby which inhabits loggerhead sponges, 1-2 ft in diameter, at depths of 12-28 m. Generally co-occurs with Evermannichthys metzelaari (Ref. 92840). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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