| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
10.3 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 16 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles (Amirante Islands). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is distinguished by the following characters: cephalic sensory-canal pore system lacking only an IT pore (Pattern 2); dorsal/anal fin-ray formula 8/7; pointed pectoral-fin when depressed, branched rays 15; fifth pelvic-fin ray is present and about 20% of fourth; absence of dark markings on head; long, white anterior narial tubes; bright red-and-white markings on head and orange and yellow bars crossing the translucent body (Ref. 120586). |
| Biology: |
Found associated with either a large massive Porites coral colony or a marginal algal-covered section of the reef with a mix of rubble and hard corals (primarily Acropora spp.) (Ref. 120586). |
| 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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