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Gobiodon oculolineatus Wu, 1979 Eyeline coralgoby |
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photo by
Winterbottom, R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Ryukyu, Ogasawara and Xisha islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Monogamous (Ref. 52884). The male takes care of eggs deposited on a coral branch (Ref. 32163). Has the ability to change sex in both directions to favor reproductive success (Ref. 32163). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||