Elegant Firefish
Nemateleotris decora
Also known as: Dart Goby, Dartfish, Decorated Dartfish, Decorated Firefish, Elegant Firegoby, Flame Firefish, Gudgeon, Hover Goby, Goby, Purple Dartfish, Purple Decora Goby, Purple Firefish, Purple Firegoby, Worm Goby
- Dart Goby
- Dartfish
- Decorated Dartfish
- Decorated Firefish
- Elegant Firegoby
- Flame Firefish
- Gudgeon
- Hover Goby
- Goby
- Purple Dartfish
- Purple Decora Goby
- Purple Firefish
- Purple Firegoby
- Worm Goby
Overview
Found in pairs or family groups, hovering just above the bottom and close to their holes, over rubble and sand patches of deep coastal and outer reef drop-off's with strong currents.
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
- Country only · 4
Found in pairs or family groups, hovering just above the bottom and close to their holes, over rubble and sand patches of deep coastal and outer reef drop-off's with strong currents.
Adult photos 5
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