Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m |
Western Central Pacific. |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Characterized by uniform black body color including fins; absence of scales; complete pelvic fin frenum and basal membrane; depth of body at pelvic fin level 3.0-3.5 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
A coral-commensal species (Ref. 72446). Found among branches of hard corals in 2-15 m, often with Stylophora pistillata (Ref 90102). |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 (A2c) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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