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Mugilogobius fasciatus Larson, 2001 |
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photo by
Winterbottom, R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Singapore and Thailand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. Head and body whitish to light brown; with 7 black bands, at least 5 of which encircling the body. Rounded to elongate lack spot on the center of caudal fin base. Black-bordered whitish oblique streak from eye to corner of mouth. Longitudinal scales 25-28. TRB 7-9. Predorsal scales 8-11; starting close behind eyes, anteriormost scale enlarged. Scales on body mostly ctenoid. Second to 4th spines of dorsal fin longest, often elongate (Ref. 43716). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow small mangrove creeks and pools; often concealed among leaf litter (Ref. 43716). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 19 March 2024 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||