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Callogobius depressus
Callogobius depressus (Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886)
Flathead goby
Callogobius depressus
photo by Whisson, G.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Widespread in southern Australia, from New South Wales to South Australia, including Tasmania.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in shallow rocky reefs, including estuaries (Ref. 9002). Very secretive, under rocks or in narrow ledges (Ref. 9002).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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