| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
7.25 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 45 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: New Britain and the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Characterized by white body color with numerous red-edged orange spots on head and body; head and anterior body with three narrow reddish bars; two additional, less distinct bars below second dorsal fin; separate pelvic fins, joined by low membrane at base on fins; scaled midline of nape, scales on side of nape extending forward to above operculum; longitudinal scale series 66-71; greatest depth of body 5.0-5.6 in SL; more or less pointed caudal fin, usually longer than head (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in outer reef slopes, inhabiting burrows made by alpheid prawns in sand and rubble (Ref. 26237). Also found in sand-rubble bottoms adjacent to seaward reefs in 30-45 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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