| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
2.34 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.48 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 21 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Rodrigues. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: median predorsal scales absent; two modified scales with enlarged ctenii ventrally and dorsally at the caudal-fin base, extending over fin rays; head with anterior and posterior oculoscapular, and preopercular canals, with pores ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?1, ?2, and ?, ?, ?, respectively. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2024 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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