Gobiosoma longipala Ginsburg, 1933
Twoscale goby
photo by Marotta, D.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico coast from Marco, Florida to Texas.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs generally on sand and shell bottoms.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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