| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
2.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 1.8 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 61 - 91 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: continental waters off the east and west coasts of Florida. |
| Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by the following characteristics: unbranched pelvic rays; first four pelvic rays with expanded tips; rudimentary fifth pelvic ray; bilobed tongue; scales under first dorsal fin ctenoid (Ref. 92840). |
| Biology: |
Inhabit open sand or shell-hash bottom with scattered small rocks (Ref. 39827). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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