| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
1.39 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: French Polynesia, Marquesas Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: diagonally slanting grey and yellow bars on body; nape scaled with about 5-6 predorsal scales; pectoral fin with 16-17 unbranched rays; unbranched fifth pelvic-fin ray, about half length of fourth ray; interorbital region with a U-shaped trench and no postorbital trenches (Ref. 112075). |
| Biology: |
Its cryptic habits and small size make it difficult to observe and collect this species (Ref. 112075). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 September 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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