| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
1.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean Sea to northern South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-9 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow rock or coral bottoms (Ref. 13628); also limestone canyons covered with algal mats (Ref. 5521). Found hiding in recesses at the bases of coral heads as well as burrows of the chiton Choneplax lata (Ref. 46821). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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