Tigrigobius dilepis (Robins & Böhlke, 1964) Orangesided goby |
photo by
Lavan, J. |
Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
Max. size: | 2.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bahamas, Grand Cayman, the Lesser Antilles, and the islands off Belize. Recorded from the Gulf of Honduras (Ref. 46821). | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits coral formations surrounded by white sand (Ref. 5521). Found singly or in pairs on small coral heads and sponges; also on rocky substrates (Ref. 46821). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |