| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
1.85 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 237 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Honduras. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 27-27. This species is distinguished by: D2 I,8; A I,8; P 17; body scaled with 28 lateral rows of ctenoid scales, modified basicaudal scales present; pelvic rays 1-4 unbranched. Colouration: body white with a series of elongate yellow dashes along lateral midline with scattered yellow spots between lateral midline and dorsal midline; dorsal and caudal fins white with bright yellow spots in life; pectoral, pelvic and anal fins white (Ref. 129296). |
| Biology: |
A deep-reef goby collected from rariphotic depth ca. 237 m, found on a silt-covered boulder with small 3-10 cm diameter caves and crevices (Ref. 129296). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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