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Awaous tajasica (Lichtenstein, 1822) Sand fish |
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photo by
Sazima, I. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7; dH range: 10 - 20, amphidromous | |||
| Distribution: | South America: found only in Brazil from Piaui southward to Santa Catarina. Central America: questionable reports from Florida in USA and Antilles to Central America (Ref. 7251). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Occurs in brackish water in seasonally intermittent streams. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||