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Elacatinus prochilos (Böhlke & Robins, 1968) Broadstripe goby |
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photo by
Patzner, R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and the Lesser Antilles. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished by having the following characteristics: presence of a dark blue horizontal band on an almost light body (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Coral-dwelling goby (Ref. 51183). Found in groups near coral heads (Ref. 9710). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35408). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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