| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 120 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and the entire Gulf of Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 11-14. Distinguished by the following characteristics: laterally compressed head and body; large mouth and very oblique; completely scaled body with ctenoid scales; first dorsal with VII spines; pelvic fins fused forming a disc; caudal fin lanceolate (Ref. 92840). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits muddy bottoms at depths ranging from 10-120 meters (Ref. 92840). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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