Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 50 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Bahamas and the Virgin Islands (Ref. 5521). |
Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by the following characteristics: small; lack scales; possess VII spines in the first dorsal; no head or opercle pores; ventral fins completely separate (Ref. 92840). |
Biology: |
Inhabits sandy bottoms in coral-reef habitats (Ref. 92840). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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