Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
2.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Characterized by semi-translucent reddish to yellowish body color with internal red or yellow stripe above verrtebral column; all pelvic fin rays unbranched; fifth pelvic ray 10% length of fourth ray; head and body without scales; very elongate body, depth about 5.9-6.9 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
Biology: |
Inhabits reef crevices, frequently on drop-offs, in 10-40 m (Ref. 90102). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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