Hovering Whipgoby

Dorsal-fin rays VI + I,7-1,9 (usually I,8); anal-fin rays I,8 or I,9 (usually I,9); pectoral-fin rays usually 14-16; scales on body extending forward at most to below interdorsal space, the longitudinal scale series 19-40 (mean count 31); canine tooth present on side of lower jaw; head and body compressed; body depth at origin of anal fin 16-25% SL; snout usually shorter than orbit diameter; gill opening reaching to or anterior to posterior margin of orbit; caudal fin usually slightly emarginate; pelvic fins forming a shallow cup, the spines as fleshy lobes; body transparent in life, except for yellow over abdomen; interorbital and iris bright pink. Largest specimen, 19.5mm SL (Ref. 89154).

Benthic spawner.

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 8 - 9

Hovers in groups above branches of certain Acropora corals in shallow lagoon reefs.

Hovers in groups above branches of certain Acropora corals in shallow lagoon reefs, Ref. 48637.

aquarium: commercial