Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
2.24 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.86 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 70 - 164 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Brazil, Sint Eustatius and Bonaire. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on the seafloor near the Peroa natural gas platform, with rhodoliths and other calcareous substrate (Ref. 113825). Also found in a moderately steep slope with short rock ledges, small caves and crevices. Collected on a fine sand and Halimeda rubble substrate in close proximity to an Ircinia sp. sponge and several ca. 1 m diameter boulders covered with encrusting algae and sponges (Ref. 129296). Mininum depth and maximum size for male from Ref. 113825. Maximum depth and maximum size for female from Ref. 129296. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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