Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Maiden goby
Size:
Maiden gobies can grow up to 6.7 inches (17 centimeters) long.
Diet:
These fish eat zooplankton, krill, shrimp and other small invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indian and Pacific oceans, these fish can be found in coral reef communities.
Details:
Maiden gobies have long, white bodies with irregular orange spotting from their gills to the base of their tail. They have a split translucent dorsal fin, yellow eyes and a wide mouth that allows them to dig for prey in the sand.