Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
31.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 400 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Israel. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 19-19. 15 predorsal scales, reaching to above mid eyes. Body red with 4-5 narrow, backward directed light bars, a wide vertical bar in front of first dorsal fin and 3 forward directed bars on head. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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