| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and the Lesser Antilles. |
| Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by having the following characteristics: presence of a dark blue horizontal band on an almost light body (Ref. 92840). |
| Biology: |
Coral-dwelling goby (Ref. 51183). Found in groups near coral heads (Ref. 9710). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35408). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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