Large Whip Goby (Bryaninops amplus)

Also known as Coral Goby, Gorgonian Goby, Gudgeon, Seawhip Goby, Whip Coral Goby, Whip Goby, Whiteline Seawhip Goby

Description

Also known as Coral Goby, Gorgonian Goby, Gudgeon, Seawhip Goby, Whip Coral Goby, Whip Goby, Whiteline Seawhip Goby.

Found in groups, living exclusively, on or in close association with gorgonian sea whips, in areas exposed to current.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 4.6cm
Depth - 1-30m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Reef Gobies have the largest and smallest species usually with very distinctive colouring. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Bryaninops-amplus.html

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