Goldspot Goby

Goldspot Goby
Name: Goldspot Goby
Scientific Name: Gnatholepis thompsoni
Family: Gobies
Taxonomic: Gobiidae
ID Group: Gobies
Size: 1.5 - 2.5 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen many times

This Goby has a white to tan body, with a gold spot above the pectoral fin that is not always noticeable. A dark bar extends from the top of the head, crossing the eyes and continuing down the cheek. Dark spots and small orange-brown dots are scattered along its body.