Fusigobius inframaculatus

Gobiidae
Innerspot Sandgoby, Blotched Sandgoby, Innerspot Sandgoby, Orange-spotted Sandgoby
  • Fusigobius inframaculatus, Male, Lord Howe Is, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
    Fusigobius inframaculatus, Male, Lord Howe Is, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
  • Fusigobius inframaculatus, Female, NSW, Australia, Photo: Ian Shaw
    Fusigobius inframaculatus, Female, NSW, Australia, Photo: Ian Shaw
  • Fusigobius inframaculatus, Male, Lord Howe Is, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
    Fusigobius inframaculatus, Male, Lord Howe Is, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Distribution
Tropical Indo-Pacific
Description
Elongate first dorsal spine, especially in males, translucent body with, internal stripe of alternating black and white dashes, ending in a black spot on tail base, belly with black and white blotches, and body covered in yellow spots. Found on sand and rubble patches near reefs.
Information
  • Max Size: 5 cm
  • Sea Temperature Range: 20.3-30.5°C
  • Depth: 2-30m
  • Habitat: Coral Reef, Rocky Reef, Soft sediment
Rarity
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Rare (1% of sites)
    Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
  • Abundance: Few (3 per transect)
    Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
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