| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
19.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: south to East London, South Africa (Ref. 2798). Western Central Pacific: Guam (Ref. 35720). Often confused with the more common Glossogobius giuris. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body dark brown to black, with longitudinal rows of small black spot; 2-3 saddles on back and side; black 1st dorsal fin; dark crossbands on pelvic fins (Ref. 2798). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits intertidal areas, estuaries, lagoons and coastal rivers. Common in mangroves (Ref. 4343, 44894). Occasionally penetrates the lower reaches of freshwater streams (Ref. 44894). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 July 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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