| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
1.51 cm SL (male/unsexed); 1.1 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 14 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Is. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: complete cephalic sensory-canal pore system (pattern 1); dorsal/anal fin-ray formula of 8/8; branched pectoral-fin rays 3-5; no fifth pelvic-fin; first dorsal fin not filamentous; male urogenital papillae pear-shaped; dark occipital or nape markings none; two dark postanal spots above anal-fin base; upper pectoral-fin base yellow and with entire base peppered with melanophores; a dark internal mark on caudal peduncle over preural centrum centered on and above vertebral column; anal fin all black; first dorsal fin black, divided by a thin pale band 3/4 way out, and some reddish orange extending onto base from body (Ref. 124592). |
| Biology: |
Collected on offshore patch reefs exposed to clear water and good current flow, from coral overhangs and crevices on healthy, live coral reefs (Ref. 124592). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 May 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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