Aboma etheostoma Jordan & Starks, 1895
Scaly boy
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  3.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: southern Mexico to Panama.
Diagnosis:  Distinguished by having the following characteristics: large eyes; small mouth; ctenoid scales on body; 4 modified basicaudal scales on caudal peduncle; VII spines in first dorsal fin, first 2 of which may be elongate in males; mottled, light brown pigment on body; maximally reaching 3.4 cm SL (Ref. 92840).
Biology:  Inhabits shallow intertidal areas with sandy/mud substrate (Ref. 92840).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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