Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
5.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 16 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Zanzibar, Tanzania. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Caudal fin rounded, shorter than head; pelvic fins separate, joined only at extreme base. |
Biology: |
Found on silty sand, rubble, or seagrass (Ref. 11441). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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