| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 13 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Florida Keys, USA to Central America (Ref. 7251). Also Bahamas, Caribbean, including Antilles (Ref. 26938). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9. Translucent yellowish gray with iridescent blue markings on snout and upper part of eye; alternating yellow and narrow blue lines extending posteriorly from eye onto anterior body (Ref. 13442). |
| Biology: |
Lives in coral heads in fairly deep water. Usually solitary, but sometimes swims close to reef in small groups. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 22 March 2011 (A3ce) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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