Mugilogobius durbanensis (Barnard, 1927)
Durban goby
photo by SFSA

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Africa: southern Mozambique to Coffee Bay, South Africa (Ref. 2798).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Description: Gill rakers on upper limb 1-2; gill rakers on lower limb 8 (Ref. 2798). Dorsal fin with 7 spines and 7-8 soft rays; anal fin with 1 spine and 7-8 soft rays; pectoral fin with 14-16 rays (Ref. 2798). Scales on lateral line 32-39; large triangular naked patch on isthmus behind branchiostegal membranes; operculum with about 6 rows of scales; preopercle naked; scales ctenoid in wedge from behind pectoral fin base to middle of second dorsal fin and anal fin and to caudal fin base; anteriorly scales cycloid above and below wedge (Ref. 2798).

Colouration: Caudal peduncle with comma-shaped mark dorsally at caudal fin base and an oblique spot ventrally; body with diffuse crossbars and often with a series of dashes along midside (Ref. 2798).

Biology:  Found in freshwater and estuaries (Ref. 2798, 4343).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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