| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
1.81 cm SL (male/unsexed); 1.92 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 16 m |
| Distribution: |
WesternPacific: Ryukyu Is. (Japan) and Palau. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished by the following characters: P-V 3/II II I I 0/9; origin of first dorsal fin posterior to the upper base of pectoral fins, origin of pelvic fins directly below the lower base of pectoral fins; colour of head and body light reddish yellow, median fins black and paired fins translucent (Ref. 93879). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coral reefs of bays at the reef edge, or on the reef slope at depths of 2-16 m. Individuals live commensally on the branches of species of coral genus Pocillopora, mostly with Pocillopora eydouxi (Ref. 93879). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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