Lythrypnus heterochroma
Lythrypnus heterochroma Ginsburg, 1939
Diphasic goby


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Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  2.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Bahamas, Cuba (Ref. 26340), Mexico, and Belize (Ref. 26282).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits isolated patch reefs surrounded by white sand (Ref. 5521).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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