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Elacatinus puncticulatus (Ginsburg, 1938) Panamic redhead goby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.99 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 6 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. This species differs from all its congeners in the eastern Pacific by having the following characters: 2 basicaudal scales; D2 typically I,11; numerous branched caudal rays 12-15; with a longitudinal dark stripe on head (Ref. 87125). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky reefs, usually found near Eucidaris thouarsi. Known as facultative cleaners (Ref. 92840). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 February 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||