Gobiopsis uranophilus
Gobiopsis uranophilus Prokofiev, 2016

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  2.7 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 73 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Indonesia,
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-10. This species from the group Gobiopsis sensu lato is distinguished by the following character: eyes directed upwards; scales on cheek and gill cover; body with both cycloid and ctenoid scales; barbel-shaped protrusions and pores of seismosensory system on the head absent; D2 and A with 10 branched rays; approximately 26 scales in the longitudinal row from the branchial opening to the caudal fin base and eight transversal scale rows at a level of A origin (Ref. 129453).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 March 2024 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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