| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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