Vaughanella's Sand Goby [Vaughanella gobyana]
Description
Vaughanella's Sand Goby is another species from the Gobiidae family. Found in the tropical waters of the Western Indian Ocean, it is a benthic species that prefers sandy or muddy substrates in coastal or estuarine habitats. It is small in size, usually not exceeding 3 cm in length. The species is characterized by a translucent body with a pattern of brownish spots and vertical stripes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Caryophylliidae
Caryophylliidae
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| Genus |
Vaughanella
Vaughanella
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