Oxyurichthys lemayi (Smith, 1947)
Lace goby
Oxyurichthys lemayi
photo by SFSA

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 13-13
Biology:  Inhabits weedy areas.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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