| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Sicydiinae |
| Max. size: |
2.29 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.38 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: Vanuatu. Seems to be endemic of Santo Is. (Ref. 87781). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. This species is characterized by the following: pectoral rays 14-15; second dorsal fin with 9 segmented rays; premaxillary teeth 39-44; predorsal midline with 4-12 scales; males with more and larger symphyseal teeth than females (3-4 vs. 1); transverse scales in forward series 7-8, in backward series 8-9; typical color of males, body with longitudinal bright line divided in 3 colors (re, yellow, green from back to belly) on the flanks up to the head, on the cheeks, to the nose; lower part of head dark green to black; belly greyish brown on the back; females greyish to brownish (Ref. 72456). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in clear and calm streams, sandy or slightly rocky bottom and large pools. Found on the bottom of the river and observed from 5-10 m high in altitude (Ref. 72456). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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