Blackfin Dartfish
Ptereleotris evides
Also known as: Arrow Goby, Blackfin Dart Goby, Blackfin Goby, Dartfish, Dart Goby, Goby, Gudgeon, Hover Goby, Sailfin Hovergoby, Scissortail, Scissortail Dartfish, Scissortail Goby, Spot-tail Gudgeon, Twotone Dartfish, Worm Goby
- Arrow Goby
- Blackfin Dart Goby
- Blackfin Goby
- Dartfish
- Dart Goby
- Goby
- Gudgeon
- Hover Goby
- Sailfin Hovergoby
- Scissortail
- Scissortail Dartfish
- Scissortail Goby
- Spot-tail Gudgeon
- Twotone Dartfish
- Worm Goby
Overview
Found in pairs, hovering just above the bottom, close to the refuge of their holes, over bays, lagoons, and outer reef slopes.
Juveniles found in small schools.
These cute little fish usually in pairs hovering directly above the ocean floor, facing the current to catch their food.
When predators approach they dart back into their holes or under a rock.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Exact location · 3
- Country only · 11
Found in pairs, hovering just above the bottom, close to the refuge of their holes, over bays, lagoons, and outer reef slopes.
Adult photos 14
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