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Mugilogobius platynotus (Günther, 1861) Flat-backed goby |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: southeastern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Color: brown, with darker mottling and a faint mid-lateral row of darker spots; dorsal fins with dark brown bands or spots; males with prominent yellow band near margin of dorsal fins and a yellowish anal fin (Ref. 44894). | |||
| Biology: | Often found in estuaries with mangroves and soft silt bottoms. Can tolerate fresh water, but is basically a marine species (Ref. 44894). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||