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Parrella maxillaris Ginsburg, 1938 Doublestripe goby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished by the following characteristics: slender and laterally compressed body; large and oblique mouth; pelvic fins fused to form a disc; body is scaled from the base of the caudal fin anteriorly at least up to the pectoral-fin base (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits flat sand bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||