Family: |
Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
Max. size: |
9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal, amphidromous |
Distribution: |
Asia: Indonesia, Philippines, and Japan. Also southern Taiwan (Ref. 36073). Reported from Melanesia and north-eastern Australia (Ref. 2847). Oceania: Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6771). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8 |
Biology: |
Adults inhabit tidal creeks and river mouths, usually in brackish water, but occasionally penetrate fresh water (Ref. 44894). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(Ref. 96402)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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