Fish ID from Sandringham

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Re: Fish ID from Sandringham

Post by sandswimmer » Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:24 am

Bridled goby, Arenigobius bifrenatus

Here's a link for a bit more info:

http://portphillipmarinelife.net.au/species/6353" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A couple of the other PhD's in my lab are studying gobies, super cool group of fish and extremely diverse.

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Re: Fish ID from Sandringham

Post by CremeDeLaCreme » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:26 am

Yep, looks 100% like a Bridled Goby:
http://www.fishesofaustralia.net.au/hom ... 83#summary" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks to all for your input and snapperslayer and sandswimmer for narrowing the search. :a_goodjob:
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Re: Fish ID from Sandringham

Post by purple5ive » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:56 am

ive caught them before on plastics, but not that big lol,

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