Goldspot Goby
Gnatholepis thompsoni
Goldspot Goby (Gnatholepis thompsoni) is a small reef-associated goby of tropical Indo-Pacific waters. It lives close to sand and rubble around coral reefs, where it picks tiny prey from the bottom and water column.
Điểm nhận dạng
- Small goby with a pale body covered in dark speckling
- Distinct yellow-gold spot on the flank, usually near the rear half of the body
- Low, bottom-hugging shape with two separate dorsal fins typical of gobies
Môi trường sống
Shallow tropical marine reefs, reef flats, and sandy or rubble bottoms near coral heads and seagrass edges, usually in very shallow water and often close to shelter.
Ghi chú mồi
Rarely targeted as a gamefish; when caught by anglers it will take very small bits of shrimp, clam, squid, or worm on ultra-light tackle. Tiny soft plastics and microjigs can also draw strikes.
Hành vi
A tiny benthic feeder that forages on small crustaceans and other microfauna. It is usually sedentary, quick to dart into cover, and may hover just above the substrate while feeding.
Thận trọng
No notable species-specific human safety concerns; it is a small marine goby and not a common food fish.
Ghi chú câu cá
Use the lightest possible line, a small hook, and short casts around shallow reef sand patches and rubble. Fish it slowly on the bottom or just above structure; it is more likely to be incidentally caught than deliberately pursued.