Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
2.12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea. |
Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: segmented dorsal and anal rays 7; pectoral rays 17-18; lateral scales 27-28; transverse scales 7; predorsal scales 13-18, extends to middleof interorbital; head and body scales are entirely ctenoid, including the breast, belly, prepelvic area, pectoral-fin base, predorsal, cheek, and opercle; cheek and opercle scales extending ventrally to lower margin; no head pores; head with transverse papillae pattern with some rows raised, forming ridges. Colouration: head, body, fins are generally red to reddish brown, the outer edge of dorsal and anal fins with frost-like, white speckling (Ref. 123361). |
Biology: |
Collected from mud-bottom habitat (Ref. 123361). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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