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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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