| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
6.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body pale with 6 irregular bands; dark bar at base of caudal fin; oblique dark bars on dorsal fins (Ref. 026938); first dorsal fin with VII spines; lack scales on the head and anterior section of body; have modified basicaudal scales on the caudal peduncle; have completely separate pelvic fins; light to dark brown body color with darker bars on sides (Ref. 92840). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy areas with rock or algae cover (Ref. 92840). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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