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Fire Dart Goby

Nemateleotris magnifica

Description:

They usually have a bright yellow head, merging into a white body, gradually shading into a red-orange tail. Their dorsal fins are very long, and the fish flicks it back and forth. This is used as a signal to conspecifics. As a full grown adult, it reaches a maximum length of 9 cm. Adults occupy sandy burrows alone or in pairs, while the juveniles live in small groups. These fish are monogamous. They will retreat to burrows if threatened.

Habitat:

Sea bottom up to 70 meters depth, usually hides in burrows when threatened

Notes:

Saw this single Fire Dartgoby alone, with a White Tip Shark resting next to it.

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AlbertKang
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AlbertKang

Indonesia

Spotted on Nov 15, 2016
Submitted on Nov 15, 2016

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