Lythrypnus pulchellus Ginsburg, 1938
Gorgeous goby
Lythrypnus pulchellus
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 70 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: outer coast of Baja California, Mexico and the Gulf of California.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky reefs.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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