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Chriolepis roosevelti (Ginsburg, 1939) Roosevelt's goby |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Body pale with 6 irregular bands; dark bar at base of caudal fin; oblique dark bars on dorsal fins (Ref. 026938); first dorsal fin with VII spines; lack scales on the head and anterior section of body; have modified basicaudal scales on the caudal peduncle; have completely separate pelvic fins; light to dark brown body color with darker bars on sides (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy areas with rock or algae cover (Ref. 92840). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||