Valenciennea decora Hoese & Larson, 1994
Decorated glidergoby
Valenciennea decora
photo by Bajol, R.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  11.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 33 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Australia, New Caledonia, and Fiji. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy areas.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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