Large Whip Goby

Bryaninops amplus is a species of marine fish in the family Gobiidae.

Description

This fish is a small size that can reach a maximum size of 4.6 cm length. Characterized by semi-transparent reddish body color, blends in well with host gorgonian; iris with gold inner ring, broad red outer ring; 2-4 lowermost pectoral rays are unbranched; longitudinal scale series 37-79; short and cup-like pelvic fins; thickened and lobed skin surrounding pelvic spines; opening of gill extending ventrally to below pectoral fin base.

Distribution

The White-line Seawhip Goby is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific area, including Hawaii but not the Red Sea.

Habitat

Benthic. Live exclusively on, or in close association with gorgonian seawhips Junceella fragilis and Junceela juncea which usually occur in groups in areas exposed to currents at depths of 5 to more than 30 m. May also live on other species like Ellisella maculata, or even on mooring lines.