| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
6.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.64 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: restricted to the Red Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 6-7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: interorbital canal normally with pores B’, C, D, E, F, G and H’; preopercular canal with pores M’, N, and O’; temporal canal with pores K’ and L’; scales in lateral series 21-25 (usually 24); usually four transverse mandibular papillae rows (Row 16) on each side (Ref. 116311). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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