Lythrypnus insularis Bussing, 1990
Distant goby
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  2.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 18 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Revillagigedo Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky reefs.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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