Vaughanella's Goby [Vaughanella perspicillata]
Description
Vaughanella's Goby is a marine species that is part of the Gobiidae family. It is commonly found in the Western Pacific region, stretching from Indonesia and the Philippines to Fiji, and north to the Ryukyu Islands. This species lives in reef habitats and is typically found in sand or rubble substrates. It is a small fish, usually not exceeding 2 cm in length. They are characterized by a yellow-brown body with white spots.
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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