| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
1.21 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 14 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan, Ryukyu Is.. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: cephalic sensory pore system pattern 1 (complete); 8/8 dorsal/anal-fin formula; body heavily sprinkled with chromatophores; upper pectoral-fin base pigmented; 4 subcutaneous body bars between anal-fin origin and caudal-fin base; occipital spot absent; pale opercular membrane; first dorsal fin sprinkled with small melanophores and chromatophores; caudal peduncle with no distinct dark spot or bar; cheek crossed by dark lines, red spots absent (Ref. 95167). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 May 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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