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Microgobius erectus Ginsburg, 1938 Erect goby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 54 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Southern Baja California, northern and eastern 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: | Found on coastal areas on sand, mud and broken-shell bottoms (Ref. 91780). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||