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Gobioides peruanus (Steindachner, 1880) Peruvian eelgoby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; dH range: 8 | |||
| Distribution: | Central and South America: Pacific coast from southern Mexico to northern Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 15-15; Vertebrae: 27-27 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits brackish tidal rivers and fresh water. Found in muddy burrows. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||