Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
1.07 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 3 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Fiji. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is distinguished by the following characters: cephalic sensory-canal pore system lacking the IT and PITO pores, while the AITO pore is not enlarged or double; lacks the dark spot over the preural centrum area; dorsal/anal-fin formula is 7/7; 16 pectoral-fin rays, some are branched; when alive, the body has many brick-red markings (Ref. 107299). |
Biology: |
This species is collected over low-relief reef of dead coral and coral rock rubble (Ref. 107299). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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