| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
1.64 cm SL (male/unsexed); 1.58 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 50 - 70 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Fiji. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9. This species is distinguished by the following characters: no scales on cheeks, opercle and predorsal midline, 18-19 unbranched pectoral fin rays; an unbranched 5th pelvic fin ray that is 40-56% the length of the 4th ray; total gill rakers 17-18; U-shaped interorbital and a narrow slit-like postorbital trench, a low, median fleshy ridge extending half-way towards the orbit from the origin of the first dorsal fin; colour of freshly collected, pink head and body with most body scales having an orange-brown spot or short bar at their centres (Ref. 115117). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 September 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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