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Barbulifer pantherinus (Pellegrin, 1901) Panther goby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 32 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Characterized by the presence of barbels on the head and complete absence of scales (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Cryptic species; usually found hiding under rocks or near the base of sponges or algae, reaches depths of 32 m (Ref. 92840). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 February 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||