| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.2 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 40 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan and Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Characterized by pale grey color on back, ventrally white; upper side from nape to caudal peduncle with 4-5 irregular brown blotches/saddles; head and body with scattered dark-edged orange spots; oblique black band under eye; orange spots on first and second dorsal fins; 2-3 dark spots near margin of first dorsal fin; triangular first dorsal fin, first two dorsal spines prolonged; united pelvic fins, well developed frenum present; longitudinal scale series 25-50; head without scales; cycloid scales covering body; greatest depth of body 5.0-5.6 in SL; rounded caudal fin, shorter than head length; absence of posterior oculoscapular sensory canal (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
The species occurs on fine sandy bottoms and is associated with the shrimp Alpheus randalli. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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