| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
2.22 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.15 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 88 - 201 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Curacao, Dominica and Honduras. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 14-17. It is distinguished with a yellow/orange stripe along the lateral midline, extending to the entire length of the caudal fin; D2 I,14-16; A I,14-17; P 18-20. The vomer has no teeth. Body scales are absent except for a few cycloid scales (2-3) at the base of the caudal fin. Absence of intraorbital pore C; paired intraorbital pores D; and eye diamater 7-9% SL (Ref. 128886). |
| Biology: |
Found in deep reefs, schooling at the top or bottom of vertical walls, with a stretch of sand and small rocks, at depths of 88 to 201 meters. The largest specimens were 2.22 cm for males and 2.15 cm for females (Ref. 128886). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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