| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Amblyopinae |
| Max. size: |
12.53 cm SL (male/unsexed); 14.32 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 41 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 58-62; Anal soft rays: 46-50. This species is distinct with the following characters: frontal crest is smooth and not serrated; scales on abdomen; vertebral count 10 + 25-26; total vertebrae 35-36 (x = 35.1); longitudinal
scale rows 48-63 (x = 54.3); compared to its congeners, it has the least ratio between pelvic-fin length and SL (0.041-0.076, x = 0.056), and between pelvic-fin length and head length (0.254-0.428, x = 0.332) (Ref. 75632). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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