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Ctenogobiops formosa Randall, Shao & Chen, 2003 |
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photo by
Hazes, B. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.57 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.07 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 9 - 12 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Taiwan (Ref. 50606) with range extended to the Philippines (Ref. 127519). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Gill opening extending forward to below hind margin of preopercle; caudal fin about equal to head length, 3.2-3.6 in SL; second or third dorsal spine longest, 4.25 - 5.8 in SL; caudal fin equal to shorter than head; longitudinal rows of dark spots on body, the lower row largest and midlateral; a dark brown streak behind corner of mouth and a shorter parallel one above it (Ref. 50606). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||