Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 5 years |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 106 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Wales Island, northern British Columbia, Canada to Punta Rompiente, central Baja California, Mexico. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Caudal rounded. |
Biology: |
Found usually in sandy areas near rocks. Occurs from intertidal areas to 106 m depth. Retreats to rocks or holes when approached. Young are found usually offshore among plankton. Oviparous (Ref. 56079). A protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 34256). Forms permanent harem groups composed of a single male and several smaller females (Ref. 55367). Eggs are guarded by the male (Ref. 56079). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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