Author: (Lay & Bennett, 1839)
FBname: Long-finned goby
Comments: Occurs in areas of fine sand and shallow lagoon reefs at depths less than 3 m, rarely at depths greater than 6 m.  Adults usually in pairs, constructing burrows under rubble.  Monogamous (Ref. 52884, 48637).  Feeds on small invertebrates (e.g. copepods, amphipods, ostracods, nematodes, and foraminiferans) by sifting mouthfuls of sand.