Gobiodon micropus Günther, 1861
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 Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
 Max. size:  3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated
 Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Lives among the branches of Acropora (Ref. 2334); a coral-commensal species (Ref. 72446). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). The male takes care of eggs deposited on a coral branch (Ref. 32163). Has the ability to change sex in both directions to favor reproductive success (Ref. 32163).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 03.07.95
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 14.08.08

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