| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 35 - 270 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by the following characteristics: Fins: Dl V - VI, D2 1/12 - 14 , A 1/11 - 13, P 18 - 21, V I/5+5/I, innermost rays (V 5) in most specimens shorter than V4, thus posterior margin of pelvic disc truncate to emarginate. Scales: LL 41 - 47, TR 10 - 13, predorsal 21 - 27, breast 7 - 11; Anterior nostril short, tubular with thin tentacle from dorsal rim (Ref. 86376) |
| Biology: |
Found offshore on muddy sand and coarser deposits (Ref. 4696, 51024). Benthic (Ref. 51024). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 March 2024 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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