| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
2.99 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.77 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 57 - 73 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Palau to Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-9. This species is a member of the T. tevegae species complex (sensu Winterbottom 2005) with a broad interorbital space and a greatly expanded first haemal arch. It is further characterized by 15-18 predorsal scales; the second and third dorsal spines elongate; a fleshy, longitudinal ridge in the interorbital midline; absence of postorbital trenches; scales covering the cheek and opercle; the fifth pelvic fin ray usually branched dichotomously once; a pattern of six dark saddles across the dorsum on a pale yellow background; and, large adult size (to about 30 mm SL) (Ref. 59339). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits outer reef slopes in caves and crevices in 57-73 m (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 September 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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