Peppermint Goby
Coryphopterus lipernes
Translucent yellowish gray goby with iridescent blue markings on snout and upper part of eye; alternating yellow and narrow blue lines extending posteriorly from eye onto anterior body. Body relatively thin, long and narrow with a large eye and a terminal mouth. Paired fins medium to long at transition, dorsal and anal-fin bases relatively short, caudal peduncle long and narrow, procurrent caudal-fin rays 7-10 (7-9 spindly). Max length : 3.0 cm
Lives in coral heads in fairly deep water. Usually solitary, but sometimes swims close to reef in small groups.
Lives in coral heads in fairly deep water. Usually solitary, but sometimes swims close to reef in small groups.