| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
3.13 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Andaman coast of Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Characterized by: male with very tall, sail-like first dorsal fin, head and body with scattered blue spots; female lack tall dorsal fin; united pelvic fins, frenum present; longitudinal scale series 53-61; head without scales; greatest depth of body 5.8-6.3 in SL; rounded caudal fin, longer than head length (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in shallow seagrass beds (Ref. 78636). Also seen in fine silt bottoms of coastal reefs, usually in turbid conditions in 2-10 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
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