Aboma etheostoma Jordan & Starks, 1895
Scaly boy
Aboma etheostoma
photo by Robertson, R.

 Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
 Max. size:  3.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: southern Mexico to Panama.
 Diagnosis:  Distinguished by having the following characteristics: large eyes; small mouth; ctenoid scales on body; 4 modified basicaudal scales on caudal peduncle; VII spines in first dorsal fin, first 2 of which may be elongate in males; mottled, light brown pigment on body; maximally reaching 3.4 cm SL (Ref. 92840).
 Biology:  Inhabits shallow intertidal areas with sandy/mud substrate (Ref. 92840).
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 04.03.98
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.07.13

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