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Pariah scotius Böhlke, 1969 Peppered goby |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 12 - 28 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Southern Bahamas. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dark overall with large melanophores; fins paler (Ref. 026938); small; lacking head pores; possess ctenoid scales only along ventral edge and sides of the caudal peduncle; has two modified basicaudal scales at base of caudal fin; first dorsal with VIII spines; pelvic fins united forming a disc; possesses dark internal bars (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Sponge-dwelling goby which inhabits loggerhead sponges, 1-2 ft in diameter, at depths of 12-28 m. Generally co-occurs with Evermannichthys metzelaari (Ref. 92840). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||