| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
5.01 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 181 - 184 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean; Myanmar (Andaman Sea). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D2 I, 9-10;
head is somewhat large, length 32.9-34.4% of SL; lateral surface of nape with scales; postorbital pore G in anterior oculoscapular canal; gill opening is relatively narrow, anteroventral point extending slightly forward to vertical level of the preopercle margin; caudal fin is asymmetrical
dorsoventrally, with rays in upper half much longer than those in lower half, giving obliquely pointed appearance. Colouration: body with seven bright yellow bars, pale whitish in preserved specimens, two lunder the first dorsal-fin base, remainder under second dorsal-fin (from origin) and on caudal peduncle; dorsal fins are pale brown with bright yellow barred pattern; first dorsal
fin without broad black margin; pectoral fin is bright yellow; three bright yellow vertical bars on the upper part of caudal fin; no distinct black spot at the centre of caudal-fin base (Ref. 129320). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 March 2024 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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