Parrella lucretiae (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888)
Lucretia's goby
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Panama.
Diagnosis:  Distinguished by the following characteristics: slender and laterally compressed body; large and oblique mouth; pelvic fins fused to form a disc; body is scaled from the base of the caudal fin anteriorly at least up to the pectoral-fin base (Ref. 92840).
Biology:  Inhabits areas with leaf, shell and organic debris (Ref. 92840).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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