Species ID
View AllPurple Firegoby
( Nemateleotris decora )
Description
Other names
Decorated Dartfish, Elegant Dartfish, Elegant Firefish, Purple Fire Goby, Redbanner Goby
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Ptereleotridae (dartfish)
- Can grow to 9cm in length
- Frequent hard reefs, drop-offs and adjacent sandy patches
- Found hovering above the bottom and will dart into their hole if disturbed
- Popular among aquarists
- Commonly found in pairs
