Pallid Goby (Coryphopterus eidolon)

Also known as Gudgeon, Reef Goby, Seawhip Goby, Whip Coral Goby, Whip Goby, Yong's Coral Goby, Yong's Wire Coral Goby

Description

Also known as Gudgeon, Reef Goby, Seawhip Goby, Whip Coral Goby, Whip Goby, Yong's Coral Goby, Yong's Wire Coral Goby.

Found over fine, white coral sandy areas, of coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 6cm
Depth - 6-30m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

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

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