Caffrogobius nudiceps (Valenciennes, 1837) Barehead goby |
photo by
Koch, R.J. |
Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Swakopmund, Namibia southward to East London, South Africa. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Pale bar at pectoral base bordered by a dark bar anteriorly (Ref. 2798). | |||
Biology: | Found in rock pools and estuaries, in weed or mud (Ref. 5299). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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