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Banded Goby

Amblygobius phalaena

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Description:

Also known as Banded Sleeper Goby, Brown-barred Goby, Dragon Goby and Bullet Goby.

They feed on small invertebrates, and grow to a length of about 15cm.

Habitat:

Found singly or in pairs on sand, rubble and seagrass areas hovering near their burrows, at depths of 1 to 20m. Widespread in the Western Pacific.

Reference Links:

Banded goby - Amblygobius phalaena - Overview, The Banded Goby - Identify tropical fish - Whats That Fish!

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