| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| 1.94 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m, non-migratory |
| Western Central Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: a fraenum; unbranched second dorsal-fin rays; second spine of first dorsal fin reaching beyond the caudal peduncle when extended (Ref. 9018); characterized further by reddish orange body color with dark scale margins forming network on side of body; head and upper back below first and second dorsal fins with dark-edged whitish bars, including bifurcate bar originating on nape and forms an inverted "Y"; longitudinal scale series 23-24; ctenoid body scales except cycloid on abdomen; nape, operculum, cheek and breast without scales; cheek without vertical rows of papillae; depth of body 3.7-4.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Found in reefs or areas with soft bottoms. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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