Wheelerigobius maltzani (Steindachner, 1881)
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Ghana and Pagalu (Annobon Islands)
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs inshore, on rocks. Enters brackish and nearly fresh waters (Ref. 4343).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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