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Etymology: Microgobius: Greek, mikros = small + Latin, gobius = gudgeon (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Poey.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 36 m (Ref. 92840). Tropical
Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea to Colombia and Venezuela.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 6.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 13628)
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20. Distinguished by the following characteristics: general body color is light grey-brown, typically have areas of very bright iridescent blue and/or yellow; body is laterally compressed; large, nearly vertical mouth; completely scaled body; first dorsal with VII spines; ventral fins are united (Ref. 92840).
Body shape (shape guide): elongated.
Found on shallow, muddy or sandy bottoms, near islands . Takes refuge in holes. Does not appear to reach 6.5 cm TL.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Benthic spawner.
Cervigón, F., 1994. Los peces marinos de Venezuela. Volume 3. Fundación Científica Los Roques, Caracas,Venezuela. 295 p. (Ref. 13628)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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