| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-111; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-9. Characterized by whitish or tan body color dappled with irregular brown spots and blotches; completely united pelvic fins with well-developed frenum; pointed caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 32-37; predorsal scales absent; head with prominent papillae ridges; absence of cephalic sensory pores; depth of body 4.7-6.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Occurs among rubble and coral of weedy or grassy inner reef flats and silty slopes (Ref. 37816). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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