Bathygobius krefftii
Bathygobius krefftii (Steindachner, 1866)
Krefft's frillgoby
photo by Biniek, M.


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Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: New South Wales, southern Queensland and upper Spencer Gulf in South Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9
Biology:  Inhabits shallow seagrass beds, rocky estuaries (Ref. 9002).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 March 2024 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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