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Ptereleotris calliura (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882) Blue goby |
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photo by
Cherson, A. |
| Family: | Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: southern Florida, Belize and eastern Gulf of Mexico in USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Burrows in open sand. Hovers over burrow (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||