Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Ecuador. |
Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by having the following characteristics: broad head; first dorsal has VII spines; pelvic fins completely separate; body with cycloid scales extending from the base of the caudal fin forward to the third dorsal-fin spine (Ref. 92840). |
Biology: |
Inhabits algae-covered rocky or rubble reefs (Ref. 11482). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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