| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 7 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Namibia to East London, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Body with spots forming irregular longitudinal rows; black spot on posterior end of spinous dorsal; large males with faint vertical bands anteriorly; all fins (except caudal fin) dusky (Ref. 2798). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in estuarine, intertidal and inshore waters; usually on mud (Ref. 5299). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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