Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 25 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica , Panama and Mexico. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: fewer second dorsal and anal-fin rays than other species; a spotted head and body; distinctive head shape, when viewed dorsally, it is narrow and compressed anterior to the eyes, broadening posteriorly due to
the thick cheek muscles; males typically with a large mouth extending beyond the end
of the eye (Ref. 87125). |
Biology: |
Occurs in reefs and rock outcrops surrounded by sand (Ref. 11482). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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