Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.02 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 10 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Indonesia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Characterized by greenish grey body color with numerous blackish spots; midlateral row of five elongated dark spots, last on base of caudal fin followed by blackish median streak onto fin; united pelvic fins, well developed frenum present; longitudinal scale series 78-80; head, nape and pectoral fin base without scales; cycloid scales covering body; greatest depth of body 6.7-7.3 in SL; lanceolate caudal fin, longer than head length; absence of posterior oculoscapular sensory canal (Ref. 90102). |
Biology: |
Collected from silty sand habitat (Ref. 75862). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 November 2023 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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