Apocryptodon punctatus Tomiyama, 1934
Apocryptodon punctatus
photo by Suzuki, T.

 Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Oxudercinae
 Max. size:  6.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: endemic to Japan.
 Diagnosis:  Distinguished by the following characteristics: 3 or 4 vertical, narrow, brown bars along the sides; predorsal scales 22-33 (Ref. 5218).
 Biology:  Occurs in burrows made by the crustacean Alpheus at river mouths.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 22.03.00
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 27.02.14

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