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Mugilogobius durbanensis (Barnard, 1927) Durban goby |
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| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: southern Mozambique to Coffee Bay, South Africa (Ref. 2798). | |||
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Description: Gill rakers on upper limb 1-2; gill rakers on lower limb 8 (Ref. 2798). Dorsal fin with 7 spines and 7-8 soft rays; anal fin with 1 spine and 7-8 soft rays; pectoral fin with 14-16 rays (Ref. 2798). Scales on lateral line 32-39; large triangular naked patch on isthmus behind branchiostegal membranes; operculum with about 6 rows of scales; preopercle naked; scales ctenoid in wedge from behind pectoral fin base to middle of second dorsal fin and anal fin and to caudal fin base; anteriorly scales cycloid above and below wedge (Ref. 2798). Colouration: Caudal peduncle with comma-shaped mark dorsally at caudal fin base and an oblique spot ventrally; body with diffuse crossbars and often with a series of dashes along midside (Ref. 2798). |
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| Biology: | Found in freshwater and estuaries (Ref. 2798, 4343). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||