| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae |
| 1.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range - 35 m |
| Western Pacific: Christmas Island and Western Australia in the eastern Indian Ocean to Tonga (Ref. 53797), north to the Ryukyu Islands. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Characterized by semi-transparent body with 6-7 broad brown bars or blotches on side; head with white marks dorsally; longitudinal scale series 23-25; ctenoid scales, absent on head, nape, chest and pectoral fin base; separated pelvic fins, thin membrane joining bases; 7-11 branches of fourth pelvic ray; depth of body 4.5-5.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Occurs from less than 5 to between 8 and 24 m. Solitary, rests on bottom. Inhabits exposed coastal reefs and outer slopes (Ref 90102). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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Based on Photo by J.E. Randall. Mactan Island. Remark: (collected). Collected from Palawan and Cebu (Ref. 94533). |
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