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Pleurosicya occidentalis Larson, 1990 |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Cargados Carajos, Chagos Archipelago and Seychelles. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-9. Slender member of Pleurosicya with a dense black spot on nape center; nape naked; gill opening restricted to pectoral base; tongue rounded, with pointed center (Ref. 43682). Caudal fin rounded. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||