Gobiodon ceramensis (Bleeker, 1853) Ceram coralgoby |
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Winterbottom, R. |
Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
Max. size: | 3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 15 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
Diagnosis: | 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). | |||
Biology: | A coral-commensal species (Ref. 72446). Found among branches of hard corals in 2-15 m, often with Stylophora pistillata (Ref 90102). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 26 June 2018 (A2c) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |