Obliquogobius megalops Shibukawa & Aonuma, 2007 |
Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
Max. size: | 2.55 cm SL (female) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 290 m | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinct in having a dusky chin, without dusky vertical bars on the body; largely separated pelvic fins; and wide gill opening (ref. 75138). | |||
Biology: | Only specimen collected by beam trawl at 290 m depth (Ref. 75138). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |