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Lythrypnus gilberti (Heller & Snodgrass, 1903) Galapagos blue-banded goby |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Tiny, bold and aggressive fish (Ref. 28023) which lives in small recesses of rocky reefs, slopes and walls (Ref. 5227). Feeds on various small crustaceans (Ref. 28023). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||