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Varicus marilynae Gilmore, 1979 Orangebelly goby |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 1.8 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 61 - 91 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: continental waters off the east and west coasts of Florida. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished by the following characteristics: unbranched pelvic rays; first four pelvic rays with expanded tips; rudimentary fifth pelvic ray; bilobed tongue; scales under first dorsal fin ctenoid (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabit open sand or shell-hash bottom with scattered small rocks (Ref. 39827). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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