Author: (Rüppell, 1830)
FBname: Rippled coralgoby
Comments: Marine species usually living on coral reefs but also recorded from pools, freshwater streams or lagoon mouths (Ref. 4343).  Preys on copepods (Ref. 92840). Found on  tabletop <i>Acropora</i> corals (Ref. 1602); a coral-commensal species (Ref. 72446).  Monogamous (Ref. 52884).  The male takes care of eggs deposited on a coral branch (Ref. 32163).  Has the ability to change sex in both directions to favor reproductive success (Ref. 32163).