Diagnosis: Modal fin-ray counts of D-VII,18-19 (16-20) A-19 (18-20) Pect-21-22 indicate Microgobius microlepis. This genus typically has one more anal-fin ray than dorsal-fin rays (but often equal numbers). (PE) G318/19
Distinguished by the following characteristics: general body color is light grey-brown, typically have areas of very bright iridescent blue and/or yellow; body is laterally compressed; large, nearly vertical mouth; completely scaled body; first dorsal with VII spines; ventral fins are united (Ref. 92840).
