Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Subfamily Gobiinae Rank Genus | Class Actinopterygii Family Gobiidae Phylum Chordata | |
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Similar Bryaninops yongei, Bryaninops natans, Pleurosicya, Asterropteryx, Eviota | ||
bryaninops natans hovering goby redeye goby
Bryaninops (commonly known as sea whip gobies) is a tropical Indo-Pacific genus of gobies. The genus takes its common name from the fact that it is commensal on gorgonians (commonly known as sea whips) and black coral. The genus is further characterised by cryptic colouration.
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Bryaninops natans reef cool
Species
There are currently 16 recognized species in this genus:
References
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