| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| Max. size: |
6.99 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: freshwater streams on Nuku Hiva, Marquesan Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Predorsal midline, usually patchy, seldom naked or fully scaled; scales in horizontal series 48-52, usually 49-50, breast almost always naked; belly anteriorly with large naked patch next to pelvic base; pectoral base naked; opercle almost always naked; cheek naked; caudal peduncle length 13-16% of SL, usually 14-15%; large spot or spots on caudal peduncle of both sexes (Ref. 34009). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 September 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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