Description

Also known as Blackchin Sleepergoby, Diamond Goby, Diamond Sleepergoby, Diamond Watchman Goby, Diamondspot Goby, Gudgeon, Maiden Goby, Orange Diamond Goby, Orangedash Goby, Orange-spotted Glidergoby, Orange-spotted Goby, Orange-spotted Sleepergoby, Pretty Prawngoby, Sleeper Goby.

Found in pairs, close to their burrows, over sandy areas, of clear lagoons and seaward reefs.
They feed on dead fish, insects, and zooplankton.
Length - 16cm
Depth - 2-80m
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, when predators are near these Gobies dive into the sand and swim through the sand to escape danger. (edit) Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/7246