Family: |
Butidae (Gudgeon gobies) |
Max. size: |
4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9 |
Biology: |
Inhabits backwaters of rivers and small creeks, swamps, and lily lagoons, usually among thick aquatic vegetation over soft mud bottoms. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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