Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
3.52 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.6 cm SL (female) |
demersal; marine; depth range 7 - 31 m |
Indo-West Pacific. |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Characterized by semi-translucent grey with numerous small yellowish brown or dusky orange-red spots; presence of series of larger dark blotches along back; brown to blackish outer half of first dorsal fin; pelvic fins united only at base; absence of pelvic frenum; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 27; ctenoid scales except cycloid on breast, base of pectoral fin and few scales on side of nape; operculum without scales; median predorsal scales absent; opening of gill extending to below rear edge of preopercle; depth of body 4.7-5.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms next to reefs in 7-31 m (Ref. 90102). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 April 2022 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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