| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
3.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 24 - 37 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Sulawesi to eastern Fiji, north to the Philippines, south to Queensland. Recently recorded from Tonga (Ref. 53797). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Characterized by nape and body having eight alternating brown and white bars; dark brown and white bands on head, radiating from eye; first dorsal fin without black spot; absence of pelvic frenum; longitudinal scale series 24-26; predorsal ctenoid scales, 13-15; ctenoid body scales, cycloid on pectoral fin base and breast; mixed cycloid and ctenoid scales on opercle; cheek without scales; cheek with several vertical rows of papillae; absence of transverse interorbital papillae; depth of body 4.5 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coral reef crevices (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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