Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine |
Southeast Pacific: Endemic to the Galapagos Islands. |
Distinguished by the following characteristics: body lacks scales except for several enlarged basicaudal scales at base of the caudal fin; pelvic fins almost completely separate; maximum length of 7.0 cm SL (Ref. 92840). |
Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms adjacent to rocky reefs. Common in tide pools and near-shore areas (Ref. 28023). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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