Signal Goby
Scientific Name: Signigobius biocellatus
Species: Gobies (Gobiidae)
Other names: Sand Gobies, Crabeye, Crab-eye Goby, Crab-eyed Goby, Two Crab-eye Goby, Twin-spot Goby, Two Spot Goby, 4-Wheel Drive Goby.
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Signal GobyUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Signal GobyUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Signal GobyUploaded by: @Bozena in April 2011
Photographed at: Tropic Dancer - Palau
Caption: Can someone help me to identify this fish?
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Description
Also known as Sand Gobies, Crabeye, Crab-eye Goby, Crab-eyed Goby, Two Crab-eye Goby, Twin-spot Goby, Two Spot Goby and 4-Wheel Drive Goby.
Found singly or in pairs in shallow lagoons and harbours, hovering over the sand near their burrow.
They feed on tiny invertebrates.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 6-30m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Sand Gobies feed by taking a mouthful of sand that is filtered through the gills for tiny creatures.
When predators are near these Gobies dive into the sand and swim through the sand to escape danger.
Spotted
The Signal Goby is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 3 times by users @fishx6 @Bozena
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