Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
By: Adam Foss and Chloe Cummins
Firefish Goby w/ Guests the Designer Clownfish & Imperator Angelfish
Adaptations
- Due to small scales the Firefish is classified as a fast swimmer
- Due to it's torpedo like shape it is a very fast and agile swimmer
- Counter shading is from tail to head because they burrow under the sand
- Burrowing helps them hide from predators
Freshwater Goby Burrowing
Fun Facts
- They are fantastic jumpers
- They are are shy and bolt when scared