Yellow-green goby

Priolepis aureoviridis

Six Point Four Centimeters Goby

Green
Yellow
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Priolepis aureoviridis, the Yellow-green goby, is a species of goby native to the central Pacific Ocean where it is known to occur in Micronesia, Johnston Atoll and the Hawaiian Islands. It can be found on the seaward side of reefs and is a secretive fish.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Gobies and Allies
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Priolepis
Maximum length: 6.4 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Ant Atoll and Pohnpei in Micronesia. Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands and Johnston Atoll.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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