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Priolepis boreus (Snyder, 1909) |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan, Korea, Taiwan and probably the Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is distinguished by the following characters: no fraenum; no scales on breast and belly, body scales begin at the midlateral region below the first dorsal fin and fanning out posteriorly to form a wedge shape; head bars not merging (Ref. 9018). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits tide pools. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||