Scientific Name
Chlamydogobius ranunculus
Common Name
Tadpole goby
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 6 - 7;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 6-8;
Anal
spines: 1;
Anal
soft rays: 5 - 7. Equal number of second dorsal and anal fin rays - consisting of 1 spine and 6 soft rays (Ref. 44894). Color: males blue-grey with dark scale margins and scattered black spots on head and body; first dorsal fin with broad yellow band across outer half; second dorsal and anal fins bluish on basal half, with a black stripe across center of fins and broad white margins; caudal fin dusky blue-grey with faint cross bands. Females mainly tan (Ref. 44894).