Whip coral goby
The body is transparent like glass.
| Scientific name | Bryaninops yongei |
| English name | Whip coral goby |
| Japanese name | 硝子鯊 |
| Classification | Actinopterygii |
| Classification details | Perciformes Gobiidae |
| Full length | about 3cm |
| Distribution | Distributed in the Indo-Pacific. In Japan, found south of Sagami Bay. |
Characteristics
This goby is about 3cm long and has a transparent body like glass. Brown patterns can be seen on its transparent body. The area around its eyes is bright orange and its black eyes are clearly visible.
Ecology
It can be found on shallow reefs and coral reefs. It lives attached to the whip larch.
Habitat
Osezaki
This photo was taken while diving at Osezaki. When the light was shone on it, the orange color that stood out against its transparent body was beautiful.
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