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Ctenogobiops tongaensis Randall, Shao & Chen, 2003 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.93 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Tonga. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 11-11. This species has the following distinct characters: gill opening extends forward to a vertical about halfway between posterior edge of preopercle and hind margin of orbit; caudal fin is longer than head length, 2.65-2.8 in SL; second dorsal spine in male 2.95 in SL, in female and 2.65 in SL; longitudinal scale series 50-51; 3 longitudinal rows of dark spots on body (Ref. 50606). | |||
| Biology: | Collected from silty sand and rubble substrate (Ref. 50606). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 November 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||