Gravel gobbler - Valenciennea strigata

Valenciennea strigata is a goby who scoops up sand and filters out edible bits then discharges the rest through his gills. We commonly call them "gravel gobblers". This one was around 60mm but they sometimes reach twice that size.

28 May 2012

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