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Lythrypnus zebra (Gilbert, 1890) Zebra goby |
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photo by
Gotshall, D.W. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 1 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 97 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Carmel Bay in central California, USA to Clarión Island, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in rocky areas, often in caves and crevices. Occurs from intertidal to 97 m depth. Often collected for home aquarium. Oviparous (Ref. 56079). Males guard the eggs which are found attached to roof of shelter (Ref. 56079). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||