African Fusegoby

1st black spot between 1st 2 dorsal spines; body with small dark spots (Ref. 2798); characterized by semi-translucent grey with small brown spots on head and body; presence of slanting bands along back; fully united pelvic fins; well developed pelvic frenum; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 22-24; ctenoid scales those on nape; cycloid scales on breast and base of pectoral fin; operculum without scales; median predorsal scales absent, 5-6 scales on side of nape anterior to dorsal fin origin; opening of gill extending nearly to below rear edge of opercle; depth of body 4.0-4.6 in SL (Ref. 90102).

Benthic spawner.

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

Feeds on benthic invertebrates and detritus (Ref. 11889). Guts contents of a specimen from Chagos Arch. contain harpacticoid copepods, amphipods, and polychaete (Ref. 11441).

Solitary or in small groups (Ref. 90102). Inhabits tidal reef flats and shallow lagoons, on sand or rubble patches (Ref. 48637). Feeds on organic matter and small benthic invertebrates (Ref. 89972).

aquarium: commercial