Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
6.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 20 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Ant Atoll and Pohnpei in Micronesia. Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Atoll. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Greenish yellow-orange with faint thin dark bars. |
Biology: |
Secretive species found in shallow seaward reefs (Ref. 34765). Benthic (Ref. 58302). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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