Bollmannia stigmatura Gilbert, 1892
Tailspot goby
Bollmannia stigmatura
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 120 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Costa Rica. Also known off Peru (Ref. 30432).
Diagnosis:  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: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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