| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| 8.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 2 - 10 m |
| Western Pacific: Java to the Solomon Islands, north to Yaeyama Islands; Pohnpei in Micronesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Characterized by mottled grey brown body color with about eight large, dark spots along back and diffuse branching bars on side; dorsal, anal and caudal fins yellowish; oblique dark bands on side; united pelvic fins, presence of frenum; longitudinal scale series 70-75; head without scales; greatest depth of body 4.7-5.0 in SL; rounded caudal fin, about equal to heal length (Ref. 90102). |
| Inhabits brackish tide pools (Ref. 1602) and sandy mangrove habitats (Ref. 37816). Also found in sand rubble bottoms in 2-10 m (Ref 90102). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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