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Gymneleotris seminuda (Günther, 1864) Splitbanded goby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to Ecuador. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished by having the following characteristics: broad head; first dorsal has VII spines; pelvic fins completely separate; body with cycloid scales extending from the base of the caudal fin forward to the third dorsal-fin spine (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits algae-covered rocky or rubble reefs (Ref. 11482). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||