Arcygobius baliurus (Valenciennes 1837)

Characterized by semi-translucent grey body with brown and white spotting; lower side of body with row of double blackish spots; pelvic fins united and frenum present; rounded caudal fin, about equal to head length; longitudinal scale series 22-26; ctenoid body scales and on nape; predorsal scales 8-11; cheek and opercle without scales; depth of body 5.5-6.1 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 8 - 9

Solitary or in small groups. Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms in 3-15 m (Ref. 90102).