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Microgobius meeki Evermann & Marsh, 1899 |
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photo by
Oliveira, R.R.S. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 36 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Puerto Rico and Venezuela to Santos, Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | 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). | |||
| Biology: | Found in mangrove areas over shallow mud-bottom (Ref. 91780). Survives in hyper-saline waters. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||