Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
1.01 cm SL (male/unsexed); 1.01 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 14 - 16 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: known only from Ono-i-Lau in Fiji. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: absence of cephalic sensory-canal pores, dark occipital spot, dark spot at preural centrum, nor narrow dark lines under eye; fifth pelvic-fin ray 20% or less of fourth ray; dorsal/anal-fin formula 8/8; urogenital papillae fimbriate in males and females; dark pigment spots on pectoral-fin base, dorsally and ventrally, but not crossing center of base (Ref. 107299). |
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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