Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Cargados Carajos, Chagos Archipelago and Seychelles. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-9. Slender member of Pleurosicya with a dense black spot on nape center; nape naked; gill opening restricted to pectoral base; tongue rounded, with pointed center (Ref. 43682). Caudal fin rounded. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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