Gobiosoma paradoxum (Günther, 1861)
Paradox goby
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Guaymas, Mexico to Guayaquil, Ecuador. Reported from the northern coast of Peru (Ref. 5530).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on soft bottoms in mangrove estuaries.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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