Bluestreak Goby

Scientific Name: Valenciennea strigata
Species: Gobies (Gobiidae)
Other names: Sleeper Gobies, Bluestreak Sleeper, Golden-head Sleeper-goby, Golden-head Sleeper, Golden-headed Sleeper Goby, Goldheaded Sleeper Goby, Goldhead Sleeper Goby, Sleeper Gold Head Goby, Yellowheaded Goby, Yellowheaded Sleeper Goby, Blueband Goby, Blue-cheek Goby, Pennant Glider, Pennant Glider Goby.

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Bluestreak Goby

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Description

Also known as Sleeper Gobies, Bluestreak Sleeper, Golden-head Sleeper-goby, Golden-head Sleeper, Golden-headed Sleeper Goby, Goldheaded Sleeper Goby, Goldhead Sleeper Goby, Sleeper Gold Head Goby, Yellowheaded Goby, Yellowheaded Sleeper Goby, Blueband Goby, Blue-cheek Goby, Pennant Glider and Pennant Glider Goby.

Found in pairs in clear water lagoons, semi-exposed reef slopes and crests, over hard bottoms as well as sand and rubble areas.
They feed on tiny invertebrates.
Length - 18cm
Depth - 1-25m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

These Gobies feed by taking a mouthful of sand that is filtered through the gills for tiny creatures.
They make large homes on sandy areas below rocks, with a small entrance that is covered over at night.