Order Perciformes Family Gobiidae(Gobies) Barrel-sponge ghostgoby Pleurosicya labiata(Weber, 1913). 3.5 cm SL Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9.
Distribution; Indo-West Pacific/Malaysia to Philippines north to Japan, south to Australia. General; Characterized by semi-transparent body with fine dark speckling; side of snout with brown stripe; internal brown, dash-like markings with white or yellow pigment along dorsal edge of vertebral column; but variable in color and patterns according to environment it occupies. Longitudinal scale series 24-27; scaled head and nape; restricted gill opening to pectoral fin base; depth of body at anus 5.0-7.7 in SL. Inhabits coastal slopes, usually on barrel sponges in 10-30 meters depth. Often in groups.
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