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Caffrogobius natalensis (Günther, 1874) Baldy |
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| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean and Southeast Atlantic: Natal to Knysna in South Africa. Once recorded from Moro River in Natal, South Africa (Ref. 4343). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-10. Body with irregular crossbars anteriorly, spots posteriorly; dorsal fin with 2-3 stripes (Ref. 2798). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||