Loki Whip-Goby
Bryaninops loki
Pinkish-red; translucent; small, to 2.8cm.
Morphology
Pelvic fins modified to form a ventral sucker.
Evolution
At least 16 recognised species in the genus.
Behaviour
Commensal on seawhips and gorgonian fans.
Method of reproduction
Benthic spawners; external fertilisation; sequential hermaphrodites.
Habitat
Marine
Rocky reefs and silty areas to 45m deep.
Distribution
Chagos to Samoa, Japan and Australia.
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
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| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Gobiidae |
| Genus: | Bryaninops |
| Species: | loki |
| Name Published Year: | 1985 |
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| Rank: | species |
| Scientific Name Authorship: | Larson |
| Commercial Impact: | Aquarium |
| Conservation Assessment: | Least Concern |
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