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Fine-spotted sandgoby (Fusigobius signipinnis) — Gobiidae

Fine-spotted sandgoby

Fusigobius signipinnis
Family: Gobiidae

The Fine-spotted sandgoby (Fusigobius signipinnis) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 5 cm.

Length
4.9 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
3.0–30.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., Brunei Darsm, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Guam, Indonesia and others
Edibility
Commonly eaten

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Description

The Fine-spotted sandgoby is a small sandgoby (Gobiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a pale, partly translucent body with fine spots. As a bottom-dweller it perches on sand and rubble patches near coral reefs and snaps at small bottom life; it sometimes sifts sand through the gills in search of food. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Fine-spotted sandgoby?

The Fine-spotted sandgoby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly white and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Fine-spotted sandgoby live?

The Fine-spotted sandgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., Brunei Darsm, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Guam, Indonesia and others

How big does the Fine-spotted sandgoby get?

The Fine-spotted sandgoby grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.

Is the Fine-spotted sandgoby dangerous to humans?

No, the Fine-spotted sandgoby is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

Is the Fine-spotted sandgoby edible?

Yes, the Fine-spotted sandgoby is commonly eaten.

More photos

Fine-spotted sandgoby (Fusigobius signipinnis) — Gobiidae — 2
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Fine-spotted sandgoby (Fusigobius signipinnis) — Gobiidae — 3
iNaturalist ((c) Albert Kang, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Fine-spotted sandgoby (Fusigobius signipinnis) — Gobiidae — 4
iNaturalist ((c) Damien Brouste, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Fine-spotted sandgoby (Fusigobius signipinnis) — Gobiidae — 5
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All data

Identification

English name
Fine-spotted sandgoby sourced
Scientific name
Fusigobius signipinnis
Family
Gobiidae
Other names
Flasher sandgoby; Flasher sand-goby; Signal goby; Signalfin goby; Fine-spotted sand-goby verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
4.9 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
White sourced
Pattern
Spots sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
3.0 verified
Max depth (m)
30.0 verified
Natural range
Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., Brunei Darsm, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Guam, Indonesia and others sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Small fishes, crustaceans and invertebrates inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten inferred
Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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