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Aruma histrio (Jordan, 1884) Slow goby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 14 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished by having the following characteristics: head depressed; expanded cheeks; without scales; maximum length reaching 6.3 cm SL (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Adults are benthic (Ref. 92840). Found in rocky crevices, from tide pools to at least 14 m depth (Ref. 11482). Larvae usually found around sargassum (Ref. 37955). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 February 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||