Hovering Dartfish
| Name: | Hovering Dartfish |
| Scientific Name: | Ptereleotris helenae |
| Family: | Dartfishes |
| Taxonomic: | Ptereleotridae |
| ID Group: | Bottom Dwellers |
| Size: | 2 - 4 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Dartfish has an elongated body. Its overall color is pale gray, with hints of yellow and blue stripes behind the eyes. Juveniles have a bluish body and yellow tails.
The Hovering Dartfish lives near sandy bottoms, hovering just above its burrow. It retreats quickly when approached too closely. Juveniles are found in shallower water.