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Larsonella pumilus (Larson & Hoese, 1980) Dwarf slippery goby |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 1.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 38 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: off Somalia and southwest of La Digue, Seychelles; also known from the Western Central Pacific (Ref. 42915). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Pelvic fins without a frenum; caudal fin broadly rounded (Ref. 45340). Uniformly orange (Ref. 10685). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||