| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine, amphidromous |
| Western Pacific. |
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| Benthic on mud and sand in brackish to freshwaters, often in mangroves (Ref. 58302). Adults feed primarily on worms and other small benthic invertebrates; breeding habits are unknown (Ref. 44091). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Type localities: Nipa swamp near Capiz, Panay, CAS 36824 (holotype of Tamanka talavera, 3.4 cm); Hacienda Waterous, Mangarin, Mindoro, CAS 39884 (holotype of Tamanka philippina, 3.0 cm) (Ref. 43716). Also Ref. 280, 94476. |
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