| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
2.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Chagos Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, Samoa, Society Islands, Rapa, Tuamoto Islands, and Ducie Islands (Pitcairn). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Characterized by thin red bars on the head and body. SL to 26 mm. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits lagoons and on the 'reef top' (Ref. 1602). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 May 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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