Ptereleotridae Gobioidei
chinese zebra goby (ptereleotris zebra)
the fish within family ptereleotridae have several names associated them: dart fish, fire fish, , hover gobies because of bright coloration, ability hover above bottom of reef, whereas gobies lying on bottom of time. called dart fish because when threatened or frightened, dart burrow beneath rock or other structure. chinese zebra goby (ptereleotris zebra) example of fish family; ptereleotris zebra can reach maximum length of 12 cm , found in , around reefs @ depths 2–31 m, predominantly @ 2–4 m. native range of chinese zebra goby in indonesian pacific area, occupying great barrier reef, red sea , marshall islands of micronesia. schooling species stays in groups , many can found in same refuge @ once.
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