Priolepis goldshmidtae Goren & Baranes, 1995

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  31.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 400 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Israel.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 19-19. 15 predorsal scales, reaching to above mid eyes. Body red with 4-5 narrow, backward directed light bars, a wide vertical bar in front of first dorsal fin and 3 forward directed bars on head.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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