| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| 4.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 130 m, non-migratory |
| Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bahamas to northern South America. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Orange-red with poorly defined, dusky vertical bars (Ref. 26938). Usual color dull orange with narrow light bluish gray bars (8 on body including one at caudal base); median fins with rows of small orange spots (Ref. 13442). |
| Found on shallow bottoms of coral reefs with clear water (Ref. 13628). Usually found on undersides of ledges and roofs of caves (Ref. 26938). Feeds on minute crustaceans (Ref. 9710). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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