| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 36 m |
| Western Atlantic: Puerto Rico and Venezuela to Santos, Brazil. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-20. 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). |
| Found in mangrove areas over shallow mud-bottom (Ref. 91780). Survives in hyper-saline waters. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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