Bollmannia chlamydes

photo by Robertson, R.

Family:	Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:	14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 120 m
Distribution:	Eastern Pacific: Colombia to northern Peru.
Diagnosis:	Distinguished by the following characteristics: laterally compressed head and body; large mouth and very oblique; completely scaled body with ctenoid scales; first dorsal with VII spines; pelvic fins fused forming a disc; caudal fin lanceolate (Ref. 92840).
Biology:	Inhabits muddy bottoms at depths ranging from 10-120 meters (Ref. 92840).
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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