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Microgobius emblematicus (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882) Emblem goby |
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photo by
Van Tassell, J./Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 36 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished by the following characteristics: general body color is light grey-brown, typically have areas of very bright iridescent blue and/or yellow; body is laterally compressed; large, nearly vertical mouth; completely scaled body; first dorsal with VII spines; ventral fins are united (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sand or mud broken-shell bottoms of beach areas (Ref. 11482, 91780). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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