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Twospot goby

Signigobius biocellatus

Photo by Elsa
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Field Notes

Description:

The twospot goby is another species associated with coral reefs. It is commonly seen on sandy patches. The two eyespots located on its dorsal fins gives it its name. These make the twospot look like a larger predatorial fish when viewed from the side.

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Comments (5)
Elsa
I know, I think they're fun to watch - how they wag their tails to protect their little tunnel building mates.
The MnMs
These guys are always very sneaky. In special they always warn the blind shrimp in the moment she gets out so at the most you can only see them both out for a few seconds..
Elsa
I'm not sure about this one, but I know of another species that does - or in fact like you say several. I actually have a picture of one. It's not great quality but I can post it :)
The MnMs
Does this one live with a blind shrimp too? many of these gobies have this symbiotic association to shrimps.

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Global Coral Reef Monitoring
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PublishedJune 5, 2011

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