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Drombus simulus (Smith, 1960) Pinafore goby |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique. Western Central Pacific (Ref. 42915). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Yellowish brown with irregular faint dark mottling (Ref. 2798). | |||
| Biology: | Found in tide pools (Ref. 2798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||