| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| Max. size: |
2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: India and Pakistan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D2 I,7; A I,7; pectoral rays 15;
segmented caudal rays 15-16, usually in 9/7 pattern; lateral scales 25-26; transverse scale count 8; predorsal scales 8-9; opercle with 1-2 rows of cycloid scales, cheek scaleless; shoulder girdle has a smooth edge; tongue is blunt; upper jaw teeth are very small, straight and sharp.Colouration: body whitish to pale yellowish with scattered small brown spots; the scales of dorsum with brown margins; a narrow black line or spot at the mid-base of caudal fin and two brown spots above and below midline, with the ventral spot always smaller (when alive yellow-brown) (Ref. 126575). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coastal brackish lagoons, known from brackish lakes and salt pans. May co-occur with P. melanosticta (Ref. 126575). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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