| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
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1.25 cm SL (female) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 14 - 15 m |
| Western Central Pacific: Solomon Islands. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 27-28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D VI + I,7; A I,7; posterior longitudinal scales 5-8, restricted to the caudal peduncle; body depth at pelvic-fin origin 16.6-17.9% SL; depth at anal-fin origin 13.3-13.6% SL; with cephalic sensory-canal pores; live colour unknown, but alcohol-preserved specimens have conspicuous dark bands below eye and across opercle, a pair of relatively large black spots at caudal-fin base, and dorsal surface of snout and nape with numerous black spots, streaks, and stellate markings (Ref. 116128). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 March 2024 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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