Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
3.63 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 6 - 15 m |
Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: longitudinal row scales 25-29; transverse row scales 8-10; predorsal scales 7-11; posterior margin of pelvic fins is concave, the fourth ray is the longest, frenum low, connecting membrane 66.2-79.7% of pelvic fin length; cephalic sensory canal pores B’D(s)FH’; Row 16 comprising 10R + 1P; with Row 20; pectoral, pelvic, and caudal fns with white or light spots (Ref. 124175). |
Biology: |
Found under deeply accumulated coral rubble in 6 to 15 m depth (Ref. 124175). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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