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Cryptocentrus cebuanus Herre, 1927 Cebu shrimpgoby |
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photo by
Steene, R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Philippines and Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Characterized by greyish body color; sides with 8-10 brown bars, two bars below anterior and posterior parts of second dorsal fin darker than other; yellowish narrow interspace between dark bars; head with bluish or whitish spots; margin of first dorsal fin between first and third spines with blackish spot; united pelvic fins, presence of frenum; longitudinal scale series 85; head without scales; greatest depth of body 5.1-5.4 in SL; lanceolate caudal fin, longer than head (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits silty inshore reefs in 2-10 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||