Prasites Pygmy Goby

This species is distinguished by the following characters: cephalic sensory-canal pore system lacks the IT pore (pattern 2); unbranched pectoral-fin rays; dorsal/anal-fin formula is 8/7; fifth pelvic-fin ray 40% of fourth ray; abdomen without the black peritoneum clearly visible externally; upper portion of pectoral-fin base with a dark spot when dead, and which is lacking or less visible in life; when alive. there is a distinctive red line running from the tip of the lower jaw back under the eye across the cheek (Ref. 107299).Description: Body translucent grey color; presence of red mid-lateral body stripe; upper head with white stripes; interrupted white stripe on back; lower anterior body with two rows of white spots; first five dorsal spines frequently prolonged in male; all pectoral rays unbranched; longitudinal scale series 21-23; ctenoid scales, absent on head, nape and base of pectoral fin; separated pelvic fins, thin membrane joining bases; 4-5 branches on fourth pelvic ray; depth of body 3.9-4.8 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 6 - 7

Inhabits rubble of lagoon reefs (Ref. 37816).

Inhabits rubble of lagoon reefs (Ref. 37816). Also occurs in various reef habitats to about 15 meters depth (Ref. 48637). Occurs in small groups (Ref 90102).