| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Second dorsal fin with 1 spine and 9 soft rays; second dorsal spines filamentous in males. Anterior nasal tube elongate, 10-15% HL, black except at extreme base. An oblique black spot behind orbit, followed by 2 black vertical bars on each side of the nape. Presence of an anterior and, usually, a posterior interorbital pore; a postocular and an infraorbital pore; preopercular pores absent (Ref. 39927); characterized further by longitudinal scale series 24; ctenoid scales on body except cycloid near midline of abdomen and anterolaterally behind lower pectoral fin base; scaleless head, nape, pectoral fin base and breast; depth of body 4.3 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits reef crevices 10-30 m (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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