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Valenciennea persica Hoese & Larson, 1994 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 12 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf to Masirah Island, central Oman. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found over sand near corals and has been observed in pairs. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||