Gobioides peruanus (Steindachner, 1880) Peruvian eelgoby |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae | |||
Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; dH range: 8 | |||
Distribution: | Central and South America: Pacific coast from southern Mexico to northern Peru. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 15-15; Vertebrae: 27-27 | |||
Biology: | Inhabits brackish tidal rivers and fresh water. Found in muddy burrows. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |