Coryphopterus alloides Böhlke & Robins, 1960
Barfin goby
Coryphopterus alloides
photo by Charteris, M.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: southern Florida, Bahamas, and Belize. Probably more wide-ranging to the south (Ref. 7251).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits reef areas deeper than 12 m.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 22 March 2011 (A3ce) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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