Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
2.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Chagos Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, Samoa, Society Islands, Rapa, Tuamoto Islands, and Ducie Islands (Pitcairn). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Characterized by thin red bars on the head and body. SL to 26 mm. |
Biology: |
Inhabits lagoons and on the 'reef top' (Ref. 1602). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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