Author: Hoese & Larson, 1994
FBname: Parva goby
Remark: Type locality:  Lizard Island lagoon, Queensland, Australia.
Comments: Inhabits coastal and inner reef sand flats and slopes, often in large lagoons (Ref. 48637).  Found normally over clean, medium-grained sand patches interspersed with coral heads.  It shares its habitat with the larger species such as <i>V. longipinnis</i>.  Occurs in pairs or small groups and has been observed in burrows.  Monogamous (Ref. 52884).  Observed to rock back and forth when moving near the burrow.