Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
2.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique to Sodwana Bay, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-10. Red in color, silvery below dorsal fins; orange spots on head caudal peduncle; orange spot or 2 small dusky spots on pectoral base (Ref. 2798). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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