| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles and Maldives. |
| Diagnosis: |
Tall first dorsal fin (considerable taller in males compared to females) and dark color (Ref. 30404). |
| Biology: |
Found on white sand with free rubble (Ref. 30404). Lives in symbiotic association with either Alpheus ochrostriatus and A. randalli (Ref. 30404). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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