| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.99 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 3 m |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: Known from the island of Santo, Vanuatu. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Dorsal fins with VI-I, 9-10; Anal fins I, 9; Caudal fin with 11 branched rays; Pectoral fin usually 17 (16-17) rays, ventral, most ray simple; Pelvic fins always I, 5, with both fins joined together their entiere length between rays 5 to form a strong cup-like disc and well developed frenum; ventral surface of head in females with central black spot. Jaw lengths in males much greater than in females. In live colors, lateral body markings with patterns of orange, brown, grey, white and black can appear as transverse bars or big spots. Transverse black bars with a marginal blue line. First dorsal fin with a black spot and an upper red one (Ref. 52347). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 September 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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