Taenioides esquivel Smith, 1947
Bulldog eelgoby
photo by Alvheim, O./Institute of Marine Research (IMR)

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Amblyopinae
Max. size:  29.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean and Southeast Atlantic: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique south to Transkei, South Africa (Ref. 2798).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 48-50; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 48-50
Biology:  Mud-dweller, occurs inshore and in estuarine areas (Ref. 4343).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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