| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
2.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and the Bahamas to northeastern Brazil (Ref. 39606). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Distinguished by the following characteristics: first dorsal fin spines VII; completely united pelvic fins; scales only on posterior section of the trunk; four modified basicaudal scales at the base of the caudal fin; light to dark brown body color with faint internal bars visible on lighter specimens; 2-4 enlarged re-curved canines in each jaw that project out of the mouth, point out and up in the upper jaw, down and back on the lower jaw (Ref. 92840). |
| Biology: |
Found in association with large barrel sponges, generally along outside hiding in crevices, also sometimes within the sponge tubules (Ref. 92840). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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