| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan to Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Characterized by overall whitish or pale grey to yellow body color; dark brown to blackish stripe from eye to middle of caudal fin base; head with orange to bluish spots; fins mainly pale and unmarked; first dorsal fin much taller than second dorsal fin; united pelvic fins, frenum present; longitudinal scale series 90-95; head without scales; greatest depth of body4.5-5.0 in SL; rounded caudal fin, about equal to head length (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Lives in muddy coastal bays and estuaries (Ref. 48637). Also found in sheltered bays and lagoons in 2-20 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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