Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
1.36 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 5 - 32 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: dorsal/anal formula 8/8; branched pectoral-fin rays; 5th pelvic-fin ray less than 1/10 length of 4th ray, often rudimentary; a dark spot on caudal peduncle, usually restricted to above lateral midline; urogenital papilla not fimbriate or rugose (Ref. 94084). |
Biology: |
Known from rocky reefs (Ref. 9484). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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