Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

Ocellate Glider Goby (species: Valenciennea longipinnis)
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 15:00:00

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Loomis, on sand at base of reef

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 1 m and 2 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 12 specimens. (accurate to within 4)
  • specimens alive when found.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • Reproduction was not occurring.

Varied in size from about 5 to 16 cm. Small ones (5-8 cm) in groups of 4-6 individuals; two large ones estimated at 16 cm shared a burrow.

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