| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
2.93 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 116 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Vanuatu. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: scaled predorsal midline; fifth pelvic-fin ray with one dichotomous branch point; pectoral-fin rays unbranched; bony interorbital 41% pupil width; more than a single posterodorsal row of cheek scales; papillae 6 in cheek row c. Colouration: caudal peduncle with a white saddle dorsally, head and body plain yellow overall when fresh except the white caudal spot; a fairly heavy concentration of melanophores on last one-fifth of
peduncle, but not enough to form a recognizable dark spot or blotch (Ref. 126105), |
| Biology: |
Collected over limestone rock and rubble slope with scattered patches of sand and small holes, crevices, and caves, with some scattered scleractinian, gorgonian and soft corals; the water was clear, with low to moderate currents.Collected by rotenone & vacuum device (Ref. 126105). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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