Elacatinus xanthiprora (Böhlke & Robins, 1968) Yellowprow goby |
photo by
Flescher, D. |
Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 26 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: North Carolina and southern Florida in USA and Jamaica to Central America. | |||
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Biology: | Lives in tubular sponges. Also found in coral reefs; depths of 18-25 m (Ref. 26938). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |