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Hetereleotris zonata (Fowler, 1934) Goggles |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, India, South Africa, and Mauritius. Likely to occur in Seychelles (Ref. 1623). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-11. Scales small, longitudinal scale count 35-48, body with one vertical band below first dorsal fin (Ref. 57078). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in tide pools (Ref. 11441). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||