Microgobius signatus Poey, 1876
photo by Van Tassell, J.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 36 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea to Colombia and Venezuela.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 18-20. 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 shallow, muddy or sandy bottoms, near islands . Takes refuge in holes. Does not appear to reach 6.5 cm TL.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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