Microgobius brevispinis Ginsburg, 1939
Balboa goby
Microgobius brevispinis
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 36 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.
Diagnosis:  Distinguished by the following characteristics: general body color is light grey-brown, typically have areas of very bright iridescent blue and/or yellow; body is laterally compressed; large, nearly vertical mouth; completely scaled body; first dorsal with VII spines; ventral fins are united (Ref. 92840).
Biology:  Occurs in beaches and tidepools with muddy shell bottoms (Ref. 91780).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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