| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 7 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of Fonseca, El Salvador. |
| Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by the following characteristics: very small eyes; light pink body color with darker red areas composed of blood capillaries close to surface; elongate body; first dorsal with VII spines; upper and lower jaws with enlarged, widely spaced teeth that overlap the lips of both jaws; greatly reduced head pores, occasionally absent (Ref. 92840). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits black mud, living in burrows (Ref. 92840). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
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