Author: (Düben, 1845)
FBname: Crystal goby
Comments: Benthic and free swimming (Ref. 92840). This occasionally territorial species occurs in coastal waters, over shell, sand, or mud bottoms; males bottom-living during breeding season.  Feed on zooplankton (Ref. 5204).  Spawning takes place when 1 year old.  Adults die afterwards.  Eggs are laid in the empty tube-worms and are guarded by the male (Ref. 35388).  Eggs are pear-shaped (Ref. 4696).