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Hole goby (Oplopomops diacanthus)
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Gobiidae

Hole goby

Oplopomops diacanthus

Endemic Goby of the Eastern Indian Ocean

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • South Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

The hole goby (Oplopomops diacanthus) is a species of ray-finned fish from the family Gobiidae which is native to the eastern Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean where it can be found down to depths of 10 metres (30 ft). This fish occurs on patches of sand or rubble adjacent to reefs. This species grows to a length of 7.5 centimetres (3.0 in) SL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Family
Gobiidae
Maximum length
7.5 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Indian Ocean: Maldives (Ref. 30829 ). Pacific Ocean: Kapingamarangi (?), Marshall and Phoenix Islands.

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