Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to southern Great Barrier Reef, north to Guam. |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Brown in color; 1st dorsal fin dark; front of 2nd dorsal and anal fins pale, back part dark; caudal fin pale; pectoral fins light to dusky, with dark bar; pelvic fins black (Ref. 2798). Eyes small (Ref. 1602); characterized further by separated pelvic fins; completely absent scales on head and body; second dorsal and anal fins without spines; depth of body 4.5-4.9 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
Lives among coral rubble. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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