Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama. |
Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by the following characteristics: slender and laterally compressed body; large and oblique mouth; pelvic fins fused to form a disc; body is scaled from the base of the caudal fin anteriorly at least up to the pectoral-fin base (Ref. 92840). |
Biology: |
Inhabits flat sand bottoms. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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