Mugilogobius platynotus (Günther, 1861)
Flat-backed goby

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae
Max. size:  6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: southeastern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Color: brown, with darker mottling and a faint mid-lateral row of darker spots; dorsal fins with dark brown bands or spots; males with prominent yellow band near margin of dorsal fins and a yellowish anal fin (Ref. 44894).
Biology:  Often found in estuaries with mangroves and soft silt bottoms. Can tolerate fresh water, but is basically a marine species (Ref. 44894).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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