Old Glory
Koumansetta rainfordi
Also known as: Court Jester Goby, Gudgeon, Old Glory Goby, Orange-striped Goby, Rainford's Goby, Red-lined Goby, Red-striped Goby, Reef Goby
- Court Jester Goby
- Gudgeon
- Old Glory Goby
- Orange-striped Goby
- Rainford's Goby
- Red-lined Goby
- Red-striped Goby
- Reef Goby
Overview
Found singly or in small schools, over mud and sand bottoms, of murky coastal reefs rich in coral growth.
This goby does not seem to use a burrow maybe hiding in corals for protection.
Reef Gobies have the largest and smallest species usually with very distinctive colouring.
How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Pacific
- Exact location · 2
- Country only · 1
Found singly or in small schools, over mud and sand bottoms, of murky coastal reefs rich in coral growth.
Adult photos 3
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