| Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobionellinae |
| 4.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic |
| Africa: southern Mozambique to Knysna, South Africa (Ref. 2798). Endemic to the southwestern Indian Ocean along african coast from southern Mozambique to the Agulhas Province (Ref. 92840). Threatened by deterioration of riverine and estuarine habitats (Ref. 7248). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 5-7. Distinguished by the following characteristics: brownish head and body; 5-7 dark vertical to oblique bars along side; curved oblique dark stripes on pale head; reddish unpaired fins; compressed head and body; second dorsal rays I,6-8; anal rays I,5-7; pectoral rays 16-19; longitudinal scales 23-26; TRB 8-11; predorsal scales 8-11; circumpeduncular scales 13; second to fourth spine of first dorsal fin longest; first dorsal fin rounded without elongate spines (Ref. 84480). |
| Found in clear, vegetated littoral habitats in floodplain pans, lakes and estuaries (Ref. 7248). Feeds on small crustaceans and insect larvae (Ref. 7248). Spawns in summer (Ref. 7248). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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