| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
1.19 cm SL (female); max.weight: 0.1 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: cephalic sensory-pore system categorized as pattern IV or having no PITO and IT pores, and AITO is enlarged; 8/8 dorsal/anal fin-ray formula; all pectoral-fin rays unbranched; fourth pelvic-fin ray with 9 branches; caudal-fin base without black spot, body without linear dark stripes or bright yellow midlateral stripe, and eye color white with radiating reddish bars emanating from pupil (Ref. 94740). |
| Biology: |
Collected on sandy slopes, coral patches, and lagoons (Ref. 94740). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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