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Paragobiodon melanosoma (Bleeker, 1853) Dark coral goby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 30 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Madagascar to New Guinea; north to Ryukyu Islands; south to the southern Great Barrier Reef; all of Micronesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Characterized by uniform black color of head, body and fins; ctenoid scales except cycloid on abdomen; head and nape without scales, presence of bristle-like papillae; complete pelvic fin frenum and basal membrane; longitudinal scale series 22-27; depth of body at level of pelvic fins 3.0-3.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Paired individuals occur in colonies of Seriatopora spp. (Ref. 1602). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||