Varicus marilynae Gilmore, 1979
Orangebelly goby

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  2.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 1.8 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 61 - 91 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: continental waters off the east and west coasts of Florida.
Diagnosis:  Distinguished by the following characteristics: unbranched pelvic rays; first four pelvic rays with expanded tips; rudimentary fifth pelvic ray; bilobed tongue; scales under first dorsal fin ctenoid (Ref. 92840).
Biology:  Inhabit open sand or shell-hash bottom with scattered small rocks (Ref. 39827).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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