Gobiesox marmoratus Jenyns, 1842
Gobiesox marmoratus
photo by Muñoz, G.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
Max. size:  8.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific to Southwest Atlantic: Southeast Pacific: Peru and Chile (Ref. 5530), including Juan Fernández Is. (Ref. 89357); Southwest Atlantic: Argentina and Uruguay (Ref. 2806).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-11
Biology:  Not syntopic with Sicyases brevirostris (Guichenot, 1848) in Juan Fernández Is. (Ref. 89357).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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