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Pandaka rouxi (Weber, 1911) Roux's pygmy-goby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
| Max. size: | 1.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; depth range 0 - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Indonesia; Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 6-7. Characterized by black and white color pattern on body; small black spot at middle of caudal fin base between two small yellow spots; body with yellow streaks; translucent fins except first dorsal black on anterior third and remainder of fin yellow; base of dorsal and anal fins with dark brown band; head and nape without scales; rounded caudal fin (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits mangrove shores and brackish lakes in 0-2 m (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||