| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 5 m |
| Western Pacific: South China Sea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Characterized by greyish body color with dark brown bar below eye; gill cover with vertically elongate brown patch, dark brown spot just above; four large, rectangular blackish spots along middle of side to base of caudal fin; irregular brown spotting on back; spot near margin of first dorsal fin, large pale-edged black spot; united pelvic fins, frenum present; longitudinal scale series 77-97; posterior body with ctenoid scales, becoming cycloid anteriorly; head without scales; greatest depth of body5.1-6.1 in SL; lanceolate caudal fin, a little longer that head length; presence of oculoscapular sensory canal and pores (Ref. 90102). |
| Inhabits silty near shore reefs, often stream mouths in 1-5 m (Ref 90102). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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