| Family: |
Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Diademichthyinae |
| Max. size: |
3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan. Recently reported from the Philippines (Ref. 5211). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Often inhabit intertidal or subtidal reefs (Ref. 47249). Fish-egg eaters (Ref. 54616). Most species reported to feed on zooplankton or benthic animals (Ref. 28114). May change its feeding habits when growing to an obligate fish-egg eater targeting demersal egg spawners (Ref. 54616). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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