Vanneaugobius canariensis Van Tassell, Miller & Brito, 1988
Vanneaugobius canariensis
photo by Rabeling, D.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  4.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 45 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Madeira Island (Ref. 74541), Canary Islands and Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found under loose stones on sandy ground (Ref. 5299). At the Cape Verdes localities, the species was collected in 11-16 m on mixed substrata of sand, stones, calcareous algae and rock (Ref. 39517).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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