Bathygobius meggitti explained

Bathygobius meggitti is a species of Goby fish, also known as Meggitt's goby, Meggitt's frillgoby, or the brownlined goby, in the Bathygobius genus and Gobiidae family.^[1] It is native to Australia and can be found in rocky pools in intertidal zones and rocky shores, along the country's northern coastline.^[2]

Description

B. meggitti has seven dorsal spines, eight dorsal soft rays, one anal spine, and eight anal soft rays. The maximum length is . The male is mostly yellowish grey, but with white and dull orange spots.

Synonym

It was originally named Ctenogobius meggitti but was later moved to the Bathygobius genus.

Further reading

• Randall, J.E., 1995. Coastal fishes of Oman. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, Hawaii. 439 p. (Ref. 11441)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bathygobius meggitti. Fishes of Australia .
2. Web site: Species: Bathygobius meggitti (Meggitt's Frillgoby) .