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Palatogobius paradoxus Gilbert, 1971 Mauve goby |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 23 - 78 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: northeastern Gulf of Mexico to Lesser Antilles. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished by the following characteristics: body with scales from the base of the caudal fin forward to the pectoral fin base; pelvic fins united but lack a frenum; most possess vomerine teeth (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in coral rubble and sand (Ref. 92840). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||