Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
1.04 cm SL (male/unsexed); 1.22 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Palau and Indonesia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 7-7. This species is distinguished by the following characters: all cephalic sensory-canal pores absent; dorsal/anal fin-ray formula of 8/7; some of the pectoral-fin rays are branched; fifth pelvic-fin ray 14.6-18.2% of the fourth pelvic-fin ray; presence of an obvious dark occipital spot; without dark spot at preural centrum; the first dorsal fin is clear with a basal dark spot and a dark distal margin (Ref. 109221). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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