Family: |
Butidae (Gudgeon gobies) |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine, amphidromous |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to New Guinea. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. 7 thin longitudinal lines and irregular dark spots on body; black spot on pectoral base; caudal fin black (Ref. 5493). |
Biology: |
Occurs in rivers, creeks, and brackish estuaries (Ref. 2847). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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