Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Pink spotted watchman goby
Size:
Pink spotted watchman gobies grow to a maximum length of 4.7 inches (12 centimeters).
Diet:
Pink spotted watchman gobies eat small crustaceans like shrimp and krill.
Range & Habitat:
In the eastern Pacific and central-west Pacific Ocean, these gobies inhabit sandy bottom areas near coral reef communities.
Details:
Pink spotted watchman gobies have bright pink-red spots along their segmented dorsal fin and face. Their spots are more vivid during mating season, making them an important visual cue for potential mates. They can produce a clicking sound to communicate with each other, especially when they feel threatened.