Red Fire Goby

Nemateleotris magnifica
(Other names Fire Goby, Fire Dartfish)
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The Red Fire Goby has a distinct yellow snout, white head, and body which at about half way shades to a orange-red becoming darker towards the end of the caudal fin. They have a blue marking around the outer edge of the eye and a very long first dorsal fin. Usually found solitary or in pairs along outer reef slopes.

Size: 9cm (Maximum)

Diet: Zooplankton - Copepods & Crustacean Larvae

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Left: Andy Green
Centre: Andy Green
Right: Collette Bagnato
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