| Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| Max. size: |
1.83 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 29 - 31 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: dorsal rays VI + I,9; anal rays I,8; pectoral rays 14; lateral scales 27; transverse scales 7; predorsal scales 9; live coloration overall greyish brown with slightly mottled appearance; five poorly defined darker brown; slightly oblique bands on side between dorsal-fin origin and caudal peduncle; large greyish spot at middle of caudal-fin base; 4 clusters of bright iridescent bluish-white markings along lower side; bright yellow lips, chin, ventral head, and breast; first dorsal fin yellow medially and black basally; small dark spots on second dorsal and caudal fins; and pale yellow anal fin with blackish outer margin, blackish pelvic fins, and translucent pectoral fin with pale yellow basal portion containing blackish spot on upper part (Ref. 138626) |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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