Flasher Sandgoby

Fusigobius signipinnis

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

30 m

Fusigobius signipinnis, among various vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Gobiidae.

Other names: Signal Goby or Signalfin goby.

Description

It is characterized by translucent grey body color, red-brown iris and the side of body with tiny brown spots. First two membranes of first dorsal fin are with black tip and large brown blotch below. Pelvic fins united only at bases, pelvic frenum is absent. Caudal fin is rounded. Males have a taller, more heavily pigmented first dorsal fin. This sandgoby is a small sized fish, it can grow up to a size of 49 millimetres length.

Distribution

The flasher sandgoby is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific from Indonesia and the Philippines to Japan and Australia.

Habitat

It lives on patches of fine sand near coral rock or rubble of lagoon reefs.

Colors

transparent

white

brown

orange

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Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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Similar Species

Black Goby Blotched Goby Bluedot Goby Bluestreak Goby Broad-banded Shrimpgoby Candycane Dwarfgoby

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flasher Sandgoby dangerous?

Flasher Sandgoby is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.

Where can you find Flasher Sandgoby?

Mariana Islands Visayas Taiwan Mactan Island Vanuatu +15 more in Seabook

How deep does Flasher Sandgoby live?

Flasher Sandgoby can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.