| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 36 - 170 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: USA (Florida Keys), throughout the Gulf of Mexico, including Venezuela. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Distinguished by the following characteristics: typically D2 I,11; anterior spine of D1 elongated; eye diameter 6.9-10% SL; upper lip with distinct dark stripe of pigment on or directly above lip; pelvic disc lightly pigmented to pale; no distinct markings on side of body; longitudinal papillae row b originating at vertical through posterior margin of pupil (Ref. 93147).
Description: Laterally compressed head and body; large mouth and very oblique; completely scaled body with ctenoid scales; pelvic fins fused forming a disc; caudal fin lanceolate (Ref. 92840). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits muddy bottoms at depths ranging from 10-120 meters (Ref. 92840). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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