Hetereleotris zanzibarensis (Smith, 1958) Goggle goby |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
Max. size: | 3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 2 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: East Africa and islands in the Western Indian Ocean. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body yellowish, with dark bars and spots (Ref. 2798); second dorsal-fin rays I,9; anal-fin rays I,8; pelvic-fin rays I,5; a lateral canal pore between infraorbital pore and terminal lateral canal pore; belly naked (Ref. 57078). | |||
Biology: | Collected in the surge zone of seaward reefs (Ref. 9360). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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